Authorizing the Player
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Authorizing your Walkman® Player By authorizing your device, you will be able to: • Transfer content downloaded from Sony's Connect™ music store to your device. • Use your device as a means of the ATRAC Audio Device panel. 4. The Connect music ...on the additional PCs. 4. "De-Authorizing" a device: If you choose "No," your device later, see "Authorize Your Device Manually" instructions below. 2. Launch SonicStage software, and attach your device to authorize your device to the original PC. 2. Note: If you will no longer be able to transfer your content...
Authorizing your Walkman® Player By authorizing your device, you will be able to: • Transfer content downloaded from Sony's Connect™ music store to your device. • Use your device as a means of the ATRAC Audio Device panel. 4. The Connect music ...on the additional PCs. 4. "De-Authorizing" a device: If you choose "No," your device later, see "Authorize Your Device Manually" instructions below. 2. Launch SonicStage software, and attach your device to authorize your device to the original PC. 2. Note: If you will no longer be able to transfer your content...
Operation Guide
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... explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you can jump to play them back. - The SonicStage Help explains details about using SonicStage software ( page 3). Additionally, after installing SonicStage software from the supplied CD-ROM, you to import songs to a computer, to transfer them to ... items in the player's menu. Browsing the Operation Guide To use of the player and troubleshoot problems. - Jumps to the Help within SonicStage. - This Operation Guide explains standard and advanced features, enabling you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual...
... explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you can jump to play them back. - The SonicStage Help explains details about using SonicStage software ( page 3). Additionally, after installing SonicStage software from the supplied CD-ROM, you to import songs to a computer, to transfer them to ... items in the player's menu. Browsing the Operation Guide To use of the player and troubleshoot problems. - Jumps to the Help within SonicStage. - This Operation Guide explains standard and advanced features, enabling you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual...
Operation Guide
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...you scroll, the previous and next pages scroll up or down continuously. Note • In SonicStage Help, the player is running. When you scroll, the display changes to SonicStage Help for details about using SonicStage, such as "ATRAC Audio Device." When you scroll, the previous and next pairs of pages.... side by side with each pair part of a continuous roll of pages scroll up or down continuously. Table of pages. Continuous - "SonicStage Help" while SonicStage is referred to as importing songs to your computer and transferring songs to a previous or succeeding page.
...you scroll, the previous and next pages scroll up or down continuously. Note • In SonicStage Help, the player is running. When you scroll, the display changes to SonicStage Help for details about using SonicStage, such as "ATRAC Audio Device." When you scroll, the previous and next pairs of pages.... side by side with each pair part of a continuous roll of pages scroll up or down continuously. Table of pages. Continuous - "SonicStage Help" while SonicStage is referred to as importing songs to your computer and transferring songs to a previous or succeeding page.
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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The number is required for the customer registration. See page 35 for this CD-ROM in the package. Headphones (1) CD-ROM* (1) - About the serial number The serial number provided for detail. Index Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (1) * Do not attempt to play this player is on the label on 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. Table of the player. Do not remove the label. SonicStage software -
The number is required for the customer registration. See page 35 for this CD-ROM in the package. Headphones (1) CD-ROM* (1) - About the serial number The serial number provided for detail. Index Operation Guide (PDF file) Quick Start Guide (1) * Do not attempt to play this player is on the label on 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. Table of the player. Do not remove the label. SonicStage software -
Operation Guide
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... last song you listened to confirm. If you change the playing mode to the beginning of the current (or next) song. See the SonicStage Help for detail. / button /HOME button HOME button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen appears. ...57674; page 16). If you do not play lists of songs (Playlist) created in order through the last song and then stops. Playback continues in SonicStage. To skip to the beginning of the song By pressing the () button while in play or stop mode, the player skips to random...
... last song you listened to confirm. If you change the playing mode to the beginning of the current (or next) song. See the SonicStage Help for detail. / button /HOME button HOME button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME screen appears. ...57674; page 16). If you do not play lists of songs (Playlist) created in order through the last song and then stops. Playback continues in SonicStage. To skip to the beginning of the song By pressing the () button while in play or stop mode, the player skips to random...
Operation Guide
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... on supported audio formats and bite rate, see page 77. Table of Contents Menu Index 52 Advanced Features What are imported to SonicStage from the Internet or audio CDs. ATRAC is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? What is a common audio ...compression technology developed by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the song from SonicStage to store more storage space for both high sound quality and high compression rates. Common formats include MP3, WMA and ATRAC, etc. WMA: WMA...
... on supported audio formats and bite rate, see page 77. Table of Contents Menu Index 52 Advanced Features What are imported to SonicStage from the Internet or audio CDs. ATRAC is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? What is a common audio ...compression technology developed by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the song from SonicStage to store more storage space for both high sound quality and high compression rates. Common formats include MP3, WMA and ATRAC, etc. WMA: WMA...
Operation Guide
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...an album that includes a long recording of Contents Menu 53 Advanced Features Playing Songs Without Pauses If you must import all the songs to SonicStage as a single album in the same ATRAC format. Table of a live performance with no pauses between songs can play them on the player continuously..., without pauses, you import songs to SonicStage in ATRAC format and transfer them to the player. Note • For songs to be played continuously without pauses after the songs are ...
...an album that includes a long recording of Contents Menu 53 Advanced Features Playing Songs Without Pauses If you must import all the songs to SonicStage as a single album in the same ATRAC format. Table of a live performance with no pauses between songs can play them on the player continuously..., without pauses, you import songs to SonicStage in ATRAC format and transfer them to the player. Note • For songs to be played continuously without pauses after the songs are ...
Operation Guide
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... refer to the Player? For details on the Internet at no charge. Index When you can manually enter and edit song information in SonicStage. Having this information attached to your songs makes possible various advanced searching features of some CDs may not be able to the player, ...this song information is Song Information Imported to SonicStage Help. Table of Contents Menu 54 Advanced Features How is transferred along with the songs. When songs are not in the Internet database,...
... refer to the Player? For details on the Internet at no charge. Index When you can manually enter and edit song information in SonicStage. Having this information attached to your songs makes possible various advanced searching features of some CDs may not be able to the player, ...this song information is Song Information Imported to SonicStage Help. Table of Contents Menu 54 Advanced Features How is transferred along with the songs. When songs are not in the Internet database,...
Operation Guide
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... the data being transferred could be played by transferring it using the "Format" menu of the player. • Always use SonicStage while using Windows Explorer. Index Notes • Do not use SonicStage to transfer audio files that you want to play to the player. Table of Contents Menu 55 Advanced Features Storing...
... the data being transferred could be played by transferring it using the "Format" menu of the player. • Always use SonicStage while using Windows Explorer. Index Notes • Do not use SonicStage to transfer audio files that you want to play to the player. Table of Contents Menu 55 Advanced Features Storing...
Operation Guide
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...Remedy • The volume level is set to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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... If the player does not function as expected, try any corrective actions listed. 3 Check for information about the issue in SonicStage Help. 4 Look for information about the issue on the player will not be erased even when you reset it. Noise is generated.
...Remedy • The volume level is set to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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... If the player does not function as expected, try any corrective actions listed. 3 Check for information about the issue in SonicStage Help. 4 Look for information about the issue on the player will not be erased even when you reset it. Noise is generated.
Operation Guide
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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 ...
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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... not lit for programs that you are logged on using an account with the computer/SonicStage Symptom Cause/Remedy The SonicStage software • The computer's operating system software is not cannot be replaced. Consult your near Sony dealer. • Battery charging time is not enough. Charge the battery longer if the...
... not lit for programs that you are logged on using an account with the computer/SonicStage Symptom Cause/Remedy The SonicStage software • The computer's operating system software is not cannot be replaced. Consult your near Sony dealer. • Battery charging time is not enough. Charge the battery longer if the...
Operation Guide
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... player, and then reconnect it. Continued player is connected to the computer. • Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage software. • Another application is running on the computer. Disconnect the player, wait a few minutes, and 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, and reinstall the software using the supplied CD-ROM ( "Quick ...
... player, and then reconnect it. Continued player is connected to the computer. • Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage software. • Another application is running on the computer. Disconnect the player, wait a few minutes, and 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, and reinstall the software using the supplied CD-ROM ( "Quick ...
Operation Guide
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... by copyright holders. Only a small number of songs can be transferred only to the computer that contains over 999 songs. • Songs with the computer/SonicStage (continued) Symptom Audio data cannot be transferred to the computer. Connect the player directly to your computer. Continued 61 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu...
... by copyright holders. Only a small number of songs can be transferred only to the computer that contains over 999 songs. • Songs with the computer/SonicStage (continued) Symptom Audio data cannot be transferred to the computer. Connect the player directly to your computer. Continued 61 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu...
Operation Guide
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...audio files in If there are no audio files the built-in flash memory Format the player using the built-in flash memory, use SonicStage to transfer audio files. Continued Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the player. If this... message still appears, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For details, refer to "To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory" ( page 66). For computer. the "Format"...
...audio files in If there are no audio files the built-in flash memory Format the player using the built-in flash memory, use SonicStage to transfer audio files. Continued Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the player. If this... message still appears, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For details, refer to "To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory" ( page 66). For computer. the "Format"...
Operation Guide
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...SonicStage, but you want to preset more stations, delete unnecessary stations first ( page 47), then preset the stations you cannot operate the controls on the player. You can preset up to transfer audio files. PRESET FULL 30 broadcast stations are (NW-E002F/E003F...the player the firmware, USB fully. a computer. Continued Use SonicStage to 30 broadcast stations. SYSTEM ERROR There is disconnected. If this message still connection is a problem with Consult your nearest Sony the hardware. If you want . appears, reset the player ( ...
...SonicStage, but you want to preset more stations, delete unnecessary stations first ( page 47), then preset the stations you cannot operate the controls on the player. You can preset up to transfer audio files. PRESET FULL 30 broadcast stations are (NW-E002F/E003F...the player the firmware, USB fully. a computer. Continued Use SonicStage to 30 broadcast stations. SYSTEM ERROR There is disconnected. If this message still connection is a problem with Consult your nearest Sony the hardware. If you want . appears, reset the player ( ...
Operation Guide
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...MEMORY ERROR," or "NO DATABASE" appears, there is connected to the computer. 4 Disconnect the player from the built-in flash memory using SonicStage while the player is a problem with all or part of Contents Menu 66 Troubleshooting...Messages To delete abnormal data from the computer and then ... 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 problems, erase the data using SonicStage. 3 If the problem persists, transfer all data without problems back to the computer using the "Format...
...MEMORY ERROR," or "NO DATABASE" appears, there is connected to the computer. 4 Disconnect the player from the built-in flash memory using SonicStage while the player is a problem with all or part of Contents Menu 66 Troubleshooting...Messages To delete abnormal data from the computer and then ... 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 problems, erase the data using SonicStage. 3 If the problem persists, transfer all data without problems back to the computer using the "Format...
Operation Guide
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...may be used by other software. "Control Panel."1) Double-click "Add/Remove Programs." Click "SonicStage X.X" in the case of Contents Menu Index 67 Troubleshooting Uninstalling SonicStage To uninstall the supplied software from your computer. "Control Panel" in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/ Windows Millennium..."Remove."2) Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer, follow the procedure below. Click "Start"- Note • When you install SonicStage, OpenMG Secure Module is completed when the computer has restarted. 1) "Settings" -
...may be used by other software. "Control Panel."1) Double-click "Add/Remove Programs." Click "SonicStage X.X" in the case of Contents Menu Index 67 Troubleshooting Uninstalling SonicStage To uninstall the supplied software from your computer. "Control Panel" in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/ Windows Millennium..."Remove."2) Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer, follow the procedure below. Click "Start"- Note • When you install SonicStage, OpenMG Secure Module is completed when the computer has restarted. 1) "Settings" -
Operation Guide
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... Windows. Continued However, SONY bears no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of your computer and operating system, please refer to display the languages on your SonicStage will depend on the installed OS on your SonicStage. - 73 Additional Information...Precautions Table...In no other responsibility. • The software provided with this player cannot be used with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will be able to be displayed properly on the use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem ...
... Windows. Continued However, SONY bears no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of your computer and operating system, please refer to display the languages on your SonicStage will depend on the installed OS on your SonicStage. - 73 Additional Information...Precautions Table...In no other responsibility. • The software provided with this player cannot be used with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will be able to be displayed properly on the use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem ...