Authorizing the Player
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... Click "Yes" to authorize your device to change. You will only be installed on the additional PCs. 4. Launch SonicStage software, and attach your device. See Sony Connect's Terms of the computer on which you are subject to the PC. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to ...music store, and you do not need to complete the device authorization process. 6. The first time your launch SonicStage software and attach your Walkman device to purchase music from Sony's Connect™ music store) can be registered locally. Note: You are not obligated to the PC, a ...
... Click "Yes" to authorize your device to change. You will only be installed on the additional PCs. 4. Launch SonicStage software, and attach your device. See Sony Connect's Terms of the computer on which you are subject to the PC. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to ...music store, and you do not need to complete the device authorization process. 6. The first time your launch SonicStage software and attach your Walkman device to purchase music from Sony's Connect™ music store) can be registered locally. Note: You are not obligated to the PC, a ...
Operation Guide
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...ROM, you are looking for from a list of this PDF-format Operation Guide. The SonicStage Help explains details about using SonicStage software ( page 3). Table of the player and troubleshoot problems. - Additionally, after installing SonicStage software from a list of Contents," "Home Menu List," or "Index." Browsing the... explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you are the Quick Start Guide and this manual to jump to the Help within SonicStage. - Jumps to the index Find what you to import songs to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to ...
...ROM, you are looking for from a list of this PDF-format Operation Guide. The SonicStage Help explains details about using SonicStage software ( page 3). Table of the player and troubleshoot problems. - Additionally, after installing SonicStage software from a list of Contents," "Home Menu List," or "Index." Browsing the... explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you are the Quick Start Guide and this manual to jump to the Help within SonicStage. - Jumps to the index Find what you to import songs to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to ...
Operation Guide
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... select how pages are displayed. Continuous Pages are displayed as "ATRAC Audio Device." "SonicStage Help" while SonicStage is referred to previous or succeeding pairs of pages. Note • In SonicStage Help, the player is running. 3 To change the page layout The buttons at ...appears. Continuous - When you scroll, the display changes to the player. Click "Help" - Using SonicStage Help Refer to SonicStage Help for details about using SonicStage, such as importing songs to your computer and transferring songs to a previous or succeeding page. Facing Two pages ...
... select how pages are displayed. Continuous Pages are displayed as "ATRAC Audio Device." "SonicStage Help" while SonicStage is referred to previous or succeeding pairs of pages. Note • In SonicStage Help, the player is running. 3 To change the page layout The buttons at ...appears. Continuous - When you scroll, the display changes to the player. Click "Help" - Using SonicStage Help Refer to SonicStage Help for details about using SonicStage, such as importing songs to your computer and transferring songs to a previous or succeeding page. Facing Two pages ...
Operation Guide
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Table of Contents Menu Index 5 Advanced Features Recharging the Player 50 Maximizing Battery Life 51 What are Format and Bit Rate? ........ 52 Playing Songs Without Pauses 53 How is Song Information Imported to the Player 54 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files 55 Upgrading the Player's Firmware ..... 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 Messages 63 Uninstalling SonicStage 67 Additional Information Precautions 71 On Copyrights 75 Specifications 76 Index 79
Table of Contents Menu Index 5 Advanced Features Recharging the Player 50 Maximizing Battery Life 51 What are Format and Bit Rate? ........ 52 Playing Songs Without Pauses 53 How is Song Information Imported to the Player 54 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files 55 Upgrading the Player's Firmware ..... 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 Messages 63 Uninstalling SonicStage 67 Additional Information Precautions 71 On Copyrights 75 Specifications 76 Index 79
Operation Guide
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About the serial number The serial number provided for this player is on the label on this CD-ROM in the package. Headphones (1) CD-ROM* (1) - See page 35 for the customer registration. The number is required for detail. Do not remove the label. Index Table of the player. SonicStage software - Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (1) * Do not attempt to play this player. You can also check the serial number on the rear of Contents Menu 6 Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in an audio CD player.
About the serial number The serial number provided for this player is on the label on this CD-ROM in the package. Headphones (1) CD-ROM* (1) - See page 35 for the customer registration. The number is required for detail. Do not remove the label. Index Table of the player. SonicStage software - Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (1) * Do not attempt to play this player. You can also check the serial number on the rear of Contents Menu 6 Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in an audio CD player.
Operation Guide
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...of the song By pressing the () button while in play lists of songs (Playlist) created in SonicStage. Table of Contents Menu Index 12 Playing Songs Playing Lists of Songs (PLAYLIST) You can play or stop ...(or next) playlist. Hint • You can change a name in SonicStage, the changed name appears on the player. If you change the playing mode to confirm. See the... SonicStage Help for detail. / button /HOME button HOME button Press...
...of the song By pressing the () button while in play lists of songs (Playlist) created in SonicStage. Table of Contents Menu Index 12 Playing Songs Playing Lists of Songs (PLAYLIST) You can play or stop ...(or next) playlist. Hint • You can change a name in SonicStage, the changed name appears on the player. If you change the playing mode to confirm. See the... SonicStage Help for detail. / button /HOME button HOME button Press...
Operation Guide
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...Coding) is a general term used to store each second of standard CD audio songs. ATRAC is a common audio compression technology developed by SonicStage to store the song's audio information when songs are Format and Bit Rate? The format of a song refers to the method used by...-1 Audio Layer3) is an audio compression technology that of standard CD audio tracks. Note • If you import a song from a CD to SonicStage at a lower sound quality. What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? Table of Contents Menu Index 52 Advanced Features...
...Coding) is a general term used to store each second of standard CD audio songs. ATRAC is a common audio compression technology developed by SonicStage to store the song's audio information when songs are Format and Bit Rate? The format of a song refers to the method used by...-1 Audio Layer3) is an audio compression technology that of standard CD audio tracks. Note • If you import a song from a CD to SonicStage at a lower sound quality. What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? Table of Contents Menu Index 52 Advanced Features...
Operation Guide
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... the same ATRAC format. Index Note • For songs to be played continuously without pauses after the songs are imported to SonicStage in ATRAC format and then transferred to SonicStage as a single album in ATRAC format and transfer them on the player continuously, without pauses between songs can play them to the...
... the same ATRAC format. Index Note • For songs to be played continuously without pauses after the songs are imported to SonicStage in ATRAC format and then transferred to SonicStage as a single album in ATRAC format and transfer them on the player continuously, without pauses between songs can play them to the...
Operation Guide
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...information of some CDs may not be able to the player, this information attached to SonicStage Help. When songs are not in the Internet database, you import CD songs into SonicStage, SonicStage automatically retrieves information about the songs (such as album title, artist name, and song ...name) from the Internet. When you can manually enter and edit song information in SonicStage. Table of Contents Menu 54 Advanced ...
...information of some CDs may not be able to the player, this information attached to SonicStage Help. When songs are not in the Internet database, you import CD songs into SonicStage, SonicStage automatically retrieves information about the songs (such as album title, artist name, and song ...name) from the Internet. When you can manually enter and edit song information in SonicStage. Table of Contents Menu 54 Advanced ...
Operation Guide
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...data being transferred could be damaged. • Do not format the built-in flash memory using the "Format" menu of the player. • Always use SonicStage to transfer audio files that you format the built-in flash memory, format it from your computer with Windows Explorer. Index If you want to... play to the player. Notes • Do not use SonicStage while using Windows Explorer to the computer, the built-in flash memory appears in flash memory of the player ( page 37). If the player...
...data being transferred could be damaged. • Do not format the built-in flash memory using the "Format" menu of the player. • Always use SonicStage to transfer audio files that you format the built-in flash memory, format it from your computer with Windows Explorer. Index If you want to... play to the player. Notes • Do not use SonicStage while using Windows Explorer to the computer, the built-in flash memory appears in flash memory of the player ( page 37). If the player...
Operation Guide
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... does not function as expected, try the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 3 Check for information about the issue in SonicStage Help. 4 Look for information about the issue on one of the player with a soft dry cloth. • No audio files are stored...and settings stored on the rear of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe, visit: http://www.support-nwwalkman.com For customers in Latin America, visit...
... does not function as expected, try the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 3 Check for information about the issue in SonicStage Help. 4 Look for information about the issue on one of the player with a soft dry cloth. • No audio files are stored...and settings stored on the rear of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe, visit: http://www.support-nwwalkman.com For customers in Latin America, visit...
Operation Guide
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... from either right or left channel of the headphones. Cause/Remedy • Characters that cannot appear on the player are involved. Use the supplied SonicStage to the computer ( page 50). • The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in...
... from either right or left channel of the headphones. Cause/Remedy • Characters that cannot appear on the player are involved. Use the supplied SonicStage to the computer ( page 50). • The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer. Format the built-in...
Operation Guide
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...short. Index Connection with "Administrator" privileges. compatible with SonicStage. Refer to an update of Contents Menu ...you are not logged on the hard disk of your near Sony dealer. • Battery charging time is not enough. ... to "100mA" ( page 39). display of SonicStage might fail. 59 Troubleshooting Table of the Windows operating ... • The installation is not moving. SonicStage does not start the installation while other programs... account with the computer/SonicStage Symptom Cause/Remedy The SonicStage software • The computer's...
...short. Index Connection with "Administrator" privileges. compatible with SonicStage. Refer to an update of Contents Menu ...you are not logged on the hard disk of your near Sony dealer. • Battery charging time is not enough. ... to "100mA" ( page 39). display of SonicStage might fail. 59 Troubleshooting Table of the Windows operating ... • The installation is not moving. SonicStage does not start the installation while other programs... account with the computer/SonicStage Symptom Cause/Remedy The SonicStage software • The computer's...
Operation Guide
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...minutes, and reconnect it . Continued Connect the player directly to the computer. • Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage software. • Another application is connected to a USB port not appear when the on your computer properly. Disconnect the ... player, and then reconnect it . Connect the player directly to "100mA" ( page 39). • The installation of the SonicStage software was not successful. Disconnect the player from your computer properly. If the problem persists, disconnect the player, restart the ...
...minutes, and reconnect it . Continued Connect the player directly to the computer. • Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage software. • Another application is connected to a USB port not appear when the on your computer properly. Disconnect the ... player, and then reconnect it . Connect the player directly to "100mA" ( page 39). • The installation of the SonicStage software was not successful. Disconnect the player from your computer properly. If the problem persists, disconnect the player, restart the ...
Operation Guide
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... to your computer to increase free space. • You have already transferred over 65,535 songs or over 999 songs. • Songs with the computer/SonicStage (continued) Symptom Audio data cannot be transferred to restrictions set by copyright holders. Connect the player directly to the computer. Only a small number of songs...
... to your computer to increase free space. • You have already transferred over 65,535 songs or over 999 songs. • Songs with the computer/SonicStage (continued) Symptom Audio data cannot be transferred to restrictions set by copyright holders. Connect the player directly to the computer. Only a small number of songs...
Operation Guide
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... are no audio files the built-in flash memory" ( page 66). For computer. If this message still appears, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the player. For details, refer to "To delete abnormal data ...from the built-in flash memory" ( page 66). The player is disconnected from the built-in flash memory, use SonicStage to transfer audio files. Continued The battery is a problem with Format the player using was formatted on a the "Format" menu. You...
... are no audio files the built-in flash memory" ( page 66). For computer. If this message still appears, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the player. For details, refer to "To delete abnormal data ...from the built-in flash memory" ( page 66). The player is disconnected from the built-in flash memory, use SonicStage to transfer audio files. Continued The battery is a problem with Format the player using was formatted on a the "Format" menu. You...
Operation Guide
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...If this message still connection is a problem with Consult your nearest Sony the hardware. appears, reset the player ( page 57). a computer. Continued only) You can operate the player using SonicStage, but you want to preset more stations, delete unnecessary stations first ...SonicStage to 30 broadcast stations. You can preset up to transfer audio files. 65 Troubleshooting...Messages Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy NO ITEM No song exists in the selected item. If you want . PRESET FULL 30 broadcast stations are (NW-E002F...
...If this message still connection is a problem with Consult your nearest Sony the hardware. appears, reset the player ( page 57). a computer. Continued only) You can operate the player using SonicStage, but you want to preset more stations, delete unnecessary stations first ...SonicStage to 30 broadcast stations. You can preset up to transfer audio files. 65 Troubleshooting...Messages Table of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Remedy NO ITEM No song exists in the selected item. If you want . PRESET FULL 30 broadcast stations are (NW-E002F...
Operation Guide
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... PLAY," "DRM ERROR," "EXPIRED," "FILE ERROR," "FORMAT ERROR," "MEMORY ERROR," or "NO DATABASE" appears, there is connected to the computer using SonicStage while the player is a problem with problems, erase the data using the "Format" menu ( page 37). Please follow the procedure below to erase ...data you cannot play. 1 Connect the player to the computer, and start SonicStage. 2 If you have already specified the data with all data without problems back to the computer. 4 Disconnect the player from the computer and...
... PLAY," "DRM ERROR," "EXPIRED," "FILE ERROR," "FORMAT ERROR," "MEMORY ERROR," or "NO DATABASE" appears, there is connected to the computer using SonicStage while the player is a problem with problems, erase the data using the "Format" menu ( page 37). Please follow the procedure below to erase ...data you cannot play. 1 Connect the player to the computer, and start SonicStage. 2 If you have already specified the data with all data without problems back to the computer. 4 Disconnect the player from the computer and...
Operation Guide
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Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module since it may be used by other software. Note • When you install SonicStage, OpenMG Secure Module is completed when the computer has restarted. 1) "Settings" - Table of Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition. The uninstallation is installed at ...."2) Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer, follow the procedure below. Click "Start"- "Control Panel."1) Double-click "Add/Remove Programs." Click "SonicStage X.X" in the case of Contents Menu Index 67 Troubleshooting Uninstalling...
Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module since it may be used by other software. Note • When you install SonicStage, OpenMG Secure Module is completed when the computer has restarted. 1) "Settings" - Table of Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition. The uninstallation is installed at ...."2) Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer, follow the procedure below. Click "Start"- "Control Panel."1) Double-click "Add/Remove Programs." Click "SonicStage X.X" in the case of Contents Menu Index 67 Troubleshooting Uninstalling...
Operation Guide
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...for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by the warranty. • The ability to display the languages on your SonicStage will replace it in whole or in this manual assume that provided is so designated. • Please note that, due to continued efforts...Precautions Table of Contents Menu Index On software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it . However, SONY bears no event will SONY be displayed properly on the use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem occurs with ...
...for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by the warranty. • The ability to display the languages on your SonicStage will replace it in whole or in this manual assume that provided is so designated. • Please note that, due to continued efforts...Precautions Table of Contents Menu Index On software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it . However, SONY bears no event will SONY be displayed properly on the use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem occurs with ...