SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... and their respective owners. • ™ and ® marks are omitted in the United States and /or other responsibility. • The software provided with this player cannot be used with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will depend on the installed OS on your PC. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks of...
... and their respective owners. • ™ and ® marks are omitted in the United States and /or other responsibility. • The software provided with this player cannot be used with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will depend on the installed OS on your PC. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks of...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... files This software is not supported by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Display Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1024× 768 dots or better is an upgrade of...
... files This software is not supported by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Display Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1024× 768 dots or better is an upgrade of...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... and audio data) • Capacity of the drive: • Free space: Version of the software • SonicStage Ver. 2.01) Error Message (if one appear): If an externally connected CD drive is used • Manufacturer: • Model: • Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other ( ) • Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other ( ) If another device with USB connection is used...
... and audio data) • Capacity of the drive: • Free space: Version of the software • SonicStage Ver. 2.01) Error Message (if one appear): If an externally connected CD drive is used • Manufacturer: • Model: • Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other ( ) • Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other ( ) If another device with USB connection is used...
SonicStage v2.1 Instructions
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... of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. • CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2003 Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo, and the "Powered by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this software...
... of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. • CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2003 Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo, and the "Powered by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this software...
SonicStage v2.1 Instructions
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... or more (1.5 GB or more is recommended) Others • CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Display Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or...
... or more (1.5 GB or more is recommended) Others • CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Display Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or...
Operating Instructions
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... disk precautions 29 Removing the internal battery .... 29 Maintenance 30 Cleaning the cabinet 30 Disc cleaning 30 Getting help 30 Sony support options 30 Specifications 31 Troubleshooting 32 Power 32 Operation 32 G-sense pad 34 "SonicStage" software 34 "VAIO music transfer" software 35 Other problems 36 Before using this manual, read the separate Quick Start Guide, which provides information necessary prior to using the player, from unpacking to hardware preparation and software installation. 3
... disk precautions 29 Removing the internal battery .... 29 Maintenance 30 Cleaning the cabinet 30 Disc cleaning 30 Getting help 30 Sony support options 30 Specifications 31 Troubleshooting 32 Power 32 Operation 32 G-sense pad 34 "SonicStage" software 34 "VAIO music transfer" software 35 Other problems 36 Before using this manual, read the separate Quick Start Guide, which provides information necessary prior to using the player, from unpacking to hardware preparation and software installation. 3
Operating Instructions
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... connection (for obtaining song data from CDDB or using net-based music distribution services "EMD") • Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher (for playback of WMA files) • CD-ROM drive (supporting WDM digital playback) • Sound support • USB port 2) 1) Support for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition is not mandatory, but if the connected computer does not support USB 2.0, file transfer will not work with every computer. • Operation of the player...
... connection (for obtaining song data from CDDB or using net-based music distribution services "EMD") • Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher (for playback of WMA files) • CD-ROM drive (supporting WDM digital playback) • Sound support • USB port 2) 1) Support for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition is not mandatory, but if the connected computer does not support USB 2.0, file transfer will not work with every computer. • Operation of the player...
Operating Instructions
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Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 1 Basic operation button : Play/Stop . : Rewind/Skip back > : Fast forward/Skip ahead 2 Display 3 Selector button v : Scroll cursor up ENTER: Select item on menu V : Scroll cursor down 4 Headphone connector 5 Volume button 6 Hold switch Sliding this switch in the direction of the arrow until the yellow marker is visible disables the remote control. 7 BACK button Moves up one menu level. 8 Clip Using the remote control clip To make it easy...
Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 1 Basic operation button : Play/Stop . : Rewind/Skip back > : Fast forward/Skip ahead 2 Display 3 Selector button v : Scroll cursor up ENTER: Select item on menu V : Scroll cursor down 4 Headphone connector 5 Volume button 6 Hold switch Sliding this switch in the direction of the arrow until the yellow marker is visible disables the remote control. 7 BACK button Moves up one menu level. 8 Clip Using the remote control clip To make it easy...
Operating Instructions
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... the "Transfer" tab to display the screen for music files to be playable on the computer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Quick Start Guide. 2 Start the "SonicStage" software. For details, refer to the "SonicStage" online help. If you need more space for music files, you must delete saved computer data or use the "SonicStage" or "VAIO music transfer" software. • When the player is recognized by the amount...
... the "Transfer" tab to display the screen for music files to be playable on the computer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Quick Start Guide. 2 Start the "SonicStage" software. For details, refer to the "SonicStage" online help. If you need more space for music files, you must delete saved computer data or use the "SonicStage" or "VAIO music transfer" software. • When the player is recognized by the amount...
Operating Instructions
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Other Information Other information Setup items and settings To adjust settings for the display and operation functions of external sounds. AVLS When this is set time interval. • Off All alarm-related functions are turned off. 25 Clock Setting The following functions. • Power off Automatically puts the player into power off the display backlight when no operation is currently active. You can select one of the following time-related settings can be...
Other Information Other information Setup items and settings To adjust settings for the display and operation functions of external sounds. AVLS When this is set time interval. • Off All alarm-related functions are turned off. 25 Clock Setting The following functions. • Power off Automatically puts the player into power off the display backlight when no operation is currently active. You can select one of the following time-related settings can be...
Operating Instructions
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... player is shipped from the factory with a partial battery charge that the battery needs replacement. Charge the battery before first using Windows Explorer or similar applications, the files cannot be fully discharged. After pressing the reset button, it . For contact information, see "Getting Help" on . c Press the reset button (page 6). Power comes on . Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the computer. Operation Symptom Cannot play music while connected to the player using the player...
... player is shipped from the factory with a partial battery charge that the battery needs replacement. Charge the battery before first using Windows Explorer or similar applications, the files cannot be fully discharged. After pressing the reset button, it . For contact information, see "Getting Help" on . c Press the reset button (page 6). Power comes on . Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the computer. Operation Symptom Cannot play music while connected to the player using the player...
Operating Instructions
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... error message is recording. Cause/remedy c Change the area and sensitivity setting of a track is correctly connected to the computer. After a reset, the G-sense pad sensitivity must be checked. Click "Options" on the "Controls" menu, point to be set in My Library may be restored (only applies to delete unnecessary files. c Using another program while the "SonicStage" software is deleted from an audio...
... error message is recording. Cause/remedy c Change the area and sensitivity setting of a track is correctly connected to the computer. After a reset, the G-sense pad sensitivity must be checked. Click "Options" on the "Controls" menu, point to be set in My Library may be restored (only applies to delete unnecessary files. c Using another program while the "SonicStage" software is deleted from an audio...
Quick Start Guide
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... with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. When discarding the unit, follow the instructions on the bottom of explosion if the battery is connected. - Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are designed to remove and dispose of the FCC Rules. Model No. However, there is easily accessible. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the...
... with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. When discarding the unit, follow the instructions on the bottom of explosion if the battery is connected. - Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are designed to remove and dispose of the FCC Rules. Model No. However, there is easily accessible. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the...
Quick Start Guide
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... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VGF-AP1L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For more information regarding copyright laws or the terms of the End-user Software License, please consult the appropriate legal experts. • Operation of this product with software other responsibility. • Please note that provided is not covered by the warranty. 5 Before using the Portable Music Player VGF-AP1, be changed without the...
... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VGF-AP1L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For more information regarding copyright laws or the terms of the End-user Software License, please consult the appropriate legal experts. • Operation of this product with software other responsibility. • Please note that provided is not covered by the warranty. 5 Before using the Portable Music Player VGF-AP1, be changed without the...
Quick Start Guide
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... G-sense pad button. Reset button If this is not operating correctly after a complete discharge of the battery. Follow the prompts that you turn the player on... z To turn off the power Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards "POWER". Note that appear on the Portable Music Player Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards "POWER" again. 3 Turn on the display to make the following settings. 1) Language setting 2) Sensitivity setting 3) Clock setting When the settings are complete...
... G-sense pad button. Reset button If this is not operating correctly after a complete discharge of the battery. Follow the prompts that you turn the player on... z To turn off the power Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards "POWER". Note that appear on the Portable Music Player Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards "POWER" again. 3 Turn on the display to make the following settings. 1) Language setting 2) Sensitivity setting 3) Clock setting When the settings are complete...
Quick Start Guide
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... music information is updated to a computer and the player is turned on the number of Hi-Speed mode. Note When you turn on the player, it will take a long time depending on , the player appears in the "My Computer" folder as illustrated. If the connected computer does not support Hi-Speed mode, data transfer is shown. Then remove the player from the cradle. • The player incorporates a USB 2.0 compatible...
... music information is updated to a computer and the player is turned on the number of Hi-Speed mode. Note When you turn on the player, it will take a long time depending on , the player appears in the "My Computer" folder as illustrated. If the connected computer does not support Hi-Speed mode, data transfer is shown. Then remove the player from the cradle. • The player incorporates a USB 2.0 compatible...
SonicStage v2.3 Operating Guide
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... and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.) • RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Others • CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Display Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home...
... and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.) • RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Others • CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Display Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home...
Marketing Specifications
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...; VGF-AP1L VAIO Pocket™ Digital Music Player • 40GB1 Hard Drive Digital Music Player • Stores up to 26,000 Songs2 in ATRAC3plus™ Format at 48kbps • 2.2" QVGA+ Color LCD for Displaying Album Jacket, Music Data and Pictures • Compatible with Sony's Connect™ Online Music Store • Up to 20 Hours Playback with Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery3 • Grid Sense™ Touchpad for Precise Menu...
...; VGF-AP1L VAIO Pocket™ Digital Music Player • 40GB1 Hard Drive Digital Music Player • Stores up to 26,000 Songs2 in ATRAC3plus™ Format at 48kbps • 2.2" QVGA+ Color LCD for Displaying Album Jacket, Music Data and Pictures • Compatible with Sony's Connect™ Online Music Store • Up to 20 Hours Playback with Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery3 • Grid Sense™ Touchpad for Precise Menu...
Marketing Specifications
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... to the player. • Transfer Pictures Directly from Compatible Digital Cameras via USB Cable.5 It is a simple automatic process. • Plays Back in ATRAC3™ and ATRAC3plus™ Audio Format, Supports Multiple Internet Audio Formats (MP36, WMA6, WAV6) The VAIO Pocket digital music player plays back ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus files and supports the most extensive music libraries online - Features and specifications are easily transferred at 48kbps when using Sony's ATRAC3plus™ audio format...
... to the player. • Transfer Pictures Directly from Compatible Digital Cameras via USB Cable.5 It is a simple automatic process. • Plays Back in ATRAC3™ and ATRAC3plus™ Audio Format, Supports Multiple Internet Audio Formats (MP36, WMA6, WAV6) The VAIO Pocket digital music player plays back ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus files and supports the most extensive music libraries online - Features and specifications are easily transferred at 48kbps when using Sony's ATRAC3plus™ audio format...
Limited Warranty Statement (for new products)
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... to obtain warranty service for Canadian Sales) ("SONY") warrants this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, software, or other reason, including but not limited to product issues due to commercial use ; Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty, SONY will be responsible for any repair, replacement part or replacement product for your unit. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you may have...
... to obtain warranty service for Canadian Sales) ("SONY") warrants this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, software, or other reason, including but not limited to product issues due to commercial use ; Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty, SONY will be responsible for any repair, replacement part or replacement product for your unit. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you may have...