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..., if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. However, there is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center at a place subject to static or electrical noise, the track's transferring information may...
..., if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. However, there is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center at a place subject to static or electrical noise, the track's transferring information may...
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... operations 24 Removing the headphones from your Network Walkman 25 Attaching the plug cover to music with a limited playing count 18 Recording onto your Network Walkman - Only for NW-MS77DR ......... 39 Other functions Erasing audio file (ERASE 41 Regrouping songs (REGROUP) ....... 42 Charging the battery with a USB connection (USB CHARGE) ..... 43 Formatting memory (FORMAT) ...... 44 Other Information Precautions 45 When disposing the Network Walkman 46 Troubleshooting 48 To reset the player 48 What happened 48 Error messages 53 Specifications 56 Glossary 57 Menu...
... operations 24 Removing the headphones from your Network Walkman 25 Attaching the plug cover to music with a limited playing count 18 Recording onto your Network Walkman - Only for NW-MS77DR ......... 39 Other functions Erasing audio file (ERASE 41 Regrouping songs (REGROUP) ....... 42 Charging the battery with a USB connection (USB CHARGE) ..... 43 Formatting memory (FORMAT) ...... 44 Other Information Precautions 45 When disposing the Network Walkman 46 Troubleshooting 48 To reset the player 48 What happened 48 Error messages 53 Specifications 56 Glossary 57 Menu...
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... songs! 3 Enjoy music with your Network Walkman First, you can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the built-in flash memory or MagicGate-compatible "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), and carry it anywhere to enjoy. 1 Store digital EMD (Electric Music Distribution) Services audio files on your computer. USB connection 6 Overview What you need to your Network Walkman. Audio CDs MP3, WAV and Windows® Media Format Audio Files 2 Transfer files to install the SonicStage Software into your Network Walkman. Download the latest audio files...
... songs! 3 Enjoy music with your Network Walkman First, you can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the built-in flash memory or MagicGate-compatible "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), and carry it anywhere to enjoy. 1 Store digital EMD (Electric Music Distribution) Services audio files on your computer. USB connection 6 Overview What you need to your Network Walkman. Audio CDs MP3, WAV and Windows® Media Format Audio Files 2 Transfer files to install the SonicStage Software into your Network Walkman. Download the latest audio files...
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... sound quality, high compression). • High-speed data transfer using the recording cradle without the need to go through the computer. *1 Differs according to the data format. Other features • Compact size, light weight, skip-proof operation, scratch resistant, high portability. • Approximately 44 hours*1 of continuous playback with a rechargeable nickel hydride battery. • Hybrid drive: you can store digital audio files in the built-in flash memory...
... sound quality, high compression). • High-speed data transfer using the recording cradle without the need to go through the computer. *1 Differs according to the data format. Other features • Compact size, light weight, skip-proof operation, scratch resistant, high portability. • Approximately 44 hours*1 of continuous playback with a rechargeable nickel hydride battery. • Hybrid drive: you can store digital audio files in the built-in flash memory...
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... deleted. * You can also use a "Memory Stick" for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. For your Network Walkman.* 1 "Memory Stick PRO": "Memory Stick PRO" can do with a data capacity that protected content is specially designed for reading/writing data that is the only media supported by a copyright protection technology. "Memory Stick" is recorded and transferred in "Memory Stick-R" cannot be used on "Memory Stick-R" compatible devices. Because it is a "Memory...
... deleted. * You can also use a "Memory Stick" for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. For your Network Walkman.* 1 "Memory Stick PRO": "Memory Stick PRO" can do with a data capacity that protected content is specially designed for reading/writing data that is the only media supported by a copyright protection technology. "Memory Stick" is recorded and transferred in "Memory Stick-R" cannot be used on "Memory Stick-R" compatible devices. Because it is a "Memory...
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..." folder. To format "Memory Stick", use devices conformable with the SonicStage software, and audio data recorded directly from the USB cradle or the dedicated USB cable is used in the "HIFI" folder using Windows Explorer. Using "Memory Stick" (not supplied) on your computer with the supplied USB cable, you can display the data stored on "Memory Stick" or built-in flash memory as an external drive (for NW-MS77DR) will be displayed and audio files cannot be played on your Network Walkman. On Windows XP...
..." folder. To format "Memory Stick", use devices conformable with the SonicStage software, and audio data recorded directly from the USB cradle or the dedicated USB cable is used in the "HIFI" folder using Windows Explorer. Using "Memory Stick" (not supplied) on your computer with the supplied USB cable, you can display the data stored on "Memory Stick" or built-in flash memory as an external drive (for NW-MS77DR) will be displayed and audio files cannot be played on your Network Walkman. On Windows XP...
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... connecting your Network Walkman to the computer for the first time when you do not use your Network Walkman.* While a "Memory Stick" is inserted, is indicated in the display of "Memory Stick Duo" is already installed, you transfer data. Insert MagicGate-compatible "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) into the SonicStage software. Basic Operations Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the supplied CD-ROM in flash memory. For details, refer to the manual "SonicStage Operating Instructions." 2 Import audio files...
... connecting your Network Walkman to the computer for the first time when you do not use your Network Walkman.* While a "Memory Stick" is inserted, is indicated in the display of "Memory Stick Duo" is already installed, you transfer data. Insert MagicGate-compatible "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) into the SonicStage software. Basic Operations Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the supplied CD-ROM in flash memory. For details, refer to the manual "SonicStage Operating Instructions." 2 Import audio files...
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... arrow direction as illustrated. continued 17 However, in case "Memory Stick" is inserted into the slot, the data stored in "Memory Stick" will be destroyed. • Use of your Network Walkman. • The control buttons on your Network Walkman with the proper operation of your Network Walkman are all disabled while it is indicated in flash memory using the dedicated USB cable. • Some USB devices connected to the computer may be displayed. Note...
... arrow direction as illustrated. continued 17 However, in case "Memory Stick" is inserted into the slot, the data stored in "Memory Stick" will be destroyed. • Use of your Network Walkman. • The control buttons on your Network Walkman with the proper operation of your Network Walkman are all disabled while it is indicated in flash memory using the dedicated USB cable. • Some USB devices connected to the computer may be displayed. Note...
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... played after a moment. Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman (continued) 5 Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. Note on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory or MagicGate-compatible "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), refer to the manual "SonicStage Operating Instructions" or online Help for the SonicStage software. Delete any songs as needed. When you try to your Network Walkman. z Tip For information on playing songs with a limited playing count Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing...
... played after a moment. Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman (continued) 5 Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. Note on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory or MagicGate-compatible "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), refer to the manual "SonicStage Operating Instructions" or online Help for the SonicStage software. Delete any songs as needed. When you try to your Network Walkman. z Tip For information on playing songs with a limited playing count Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing...
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... 10 seconds while in flash memory or a "Memory Stick". Basic Operations 2 Start playback. 1 Press the Play/Stop button. 2 Rotate the VOL (+/-) control to select favorite music conveniently on your Network Walkman is edited with a device that does not support the function. You can transfer or play songs by group. When scrolling track titles, etc., the display turns off (page 32). When the normal playback mode is selected, playback stops automatically after scrolling...
... 10 seconds while in flash memory or a "Memory Stick". Basic Operations 2 Start playback. 1 Press the Play/Stop button. 2 Rotate the VOL (+/-) control to select favorite music conveniently on your Network Walkman is edited with a device that does not support the function. You can transfer or play songs by group. When scrolling track titles, etc., the display turns off (page 32). When the normal playback mode is selected, playback stops automatically after scrolling...
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... set synchro-recording to OFF Select "OFF" in the menu screen or press the MENU button. PLAYMODE> 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select "SYNC:" and press the Play/Stop button to confirm. If there is detected (only when recording from an analog audio device. • During synchro-recording, you set to "ON," recording will pause automatically. Notes • Synchro-recording cannot be used when recording from the digital audio device using the optical digital cable). Recording...
... set synchro-recording to OFF Select "OFF" in the menu screen or press the MENU button. PLAYMODE> 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select "SYNC:" and press the Play/Stop button to confirm. If there is detected (only when recording from an analog audio device. • During synchro-recording, you set to "ON," recording will pause automatically. Notes • Synchro-recording cannot be used when recording from the digital audio device using the optical digital cable). Recording...
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... switch to select "ON" and press the Play/Stop button to confirm. The display returns to the computer using the dedicated USB cable. Note Some computers do not supply sufficient power through USB ports. Other functions 43 The menu screen is disabled. Refer to "Transferring audio files from the computer and set the USB CHARGE function to charge your Network Walkman by connecting your Network Walkman is displayed. z Tip Normally, charge the battery with the AC power...
... switch to select "ON" and press the Play/Stop button to confirm. The display returns to the computer using the dedicated USB cable. Note Some computers do not supply sufficient power through USB ports. Other functions 43 The menu screen is disabled. Refer to "Transferring audio files from the computer and set the USB CHARGE function to charge your Network Walkman by connecting your Network Walkman is displayed. z Tip Normally, charge the battery with the AC power...
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... played. • No audio files are disabled while your Network Walkman is played. c Songs with a limited playing period is placed on the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle. The volume is enabled. For trouble concerning operations while connected to your Network Walkman from the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle. c Button operations are stored in the memory will not be erased by pressing the reset button. of the supplied software in addition. The remaining battery power is set...
... played. • No audio files are disabled while your Network Walkman is played. c Songs with a limited playing period is placed on the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle. The volume is enabled. For trouble concerning operations while connected to your Network Walkman from the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle. c Button operations are stored in the memory will not be erased by pressing the reset button. of the supplied software in addition. The remaining battery power is set...
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c In the menu mode, set to prevent its deterioration. c Use the supplied SonicStage software to "ON" (page 37). The Charge lamp blinks. c Press the reset button to the separate manual "SonicStage Operating Instructions." • Wait for a title. c For details, refer to reset the unit (page 48). This is not malfunction. • You did not use your Network Walkman for a while and reconnect the USB cable. c Your Network Walkman requires 15...
c In the menu mode, set to prevent its deterioration. c Use the supplied SonicStage software to "ON" (page 37). The Charge lamp blinks. c Press the reset button to the separate manual "SonicStage Operating Instructions." • Wait for a title. c For details, refer to reset the unit (page 48). This is not malfunction. • You did not use your Network Walkman for a while and reconnect the USB cable. c Your Network Walkman requires 15...
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... installed. Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Your Network Walkman is not recognized by copyright holders. Cause/Remedy • Your Network Walkman is not placed on the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle properly. • The dedicate USB cable is 400. • You have already transferred 400 songs or 400 groups to transfer audio files does not support MagicGate. c Connect the dedicated USB cable. • The driver file for the size of the memory (built-in flash memory...
... installed. Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Your Network Walkman is not recognized by copyright holders. Cause/Remedy • Your Network Walkman is not placed on the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle properly. • The dedicate USB cable is 400. • You have already transferred 400 songs or 400 groups to transfer audio files does not support MagicGate. c Connect the dedicated USB cable. • The driver file for the size of the memory (built-in flash memory...
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... is set to the computer. On recording (Only for transferring. c Connect the supplied AC power adaptor properly. • The record select switch is connected to "USB/KEY PROTECT." c If the unit becomes subject to the computer. "Failed to authenticate Device/Media" is displayed but files cannot be transferred back to the computer automatically when your Network Walkman is deleted from the suspend mode. Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and connect the cable...
... is set to the computer. On recording (Only for transferring. c Connect the supplied AC power adaptor properly. • The record select switch is connected to "USB/KEY PROTECT." c If the unit becomes subject to the computer. "Failed to authenticate Device/Media" is displayed but files cannot be transferred back to the computer automatically when your Network Walkman is deleted from the suspend mode. Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and connect the cable...
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... other device such as a computer's hard disk and reformat "Memory Stick" on devices supporting the ATRAC3plus format. 52 You are trying to "OFF." Groups in the wrong direction. You did not operate your Network Walkman is operated. Troubleshooting (continued) Other Symptom There is no beep sound when your Network Walkman for a long period without charging it. c In the menu mode, set to play ATRAC3plus format files using other memory such as a computer. The current time is reset.
... other device such as a computer's hard disk and reformat "Memory Stick" on devices supporting the ATRAC3plus format. 52 You are trying to "OFF." Groups in the wrong direction. You did not operate your Network Walkman is operated. Troubleshooting (continued) Other Symptom There is no beep sound when your Network Walkman for a long period without charging it. c In the menu mode, set to play ATRAC3plus format files using other memory such as a computer. The current time is reset.
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... compatible with your Network Walkman. After checking the connection of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. A malfunction is not an error. a file format that you the recording USB cradle, you have set the can operate your Network Walkman using the SonicStage software, but you are trying to confirm that is enabled. • Your Network Walkman cannot play certain files because of the recording cable, restart recording. Wait to record is audio data which cannot be recorded...
... compatible with your Network Walkman. After checking the connection of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. A malfunction is not an error. a file format that you the recording USB cradle, you have set the can operate your Network Walkman using the SonicStage software, but you are trying to confirm that is enabled. • Your Network Walkman cannot play certain files because of the recording cable, restart recording. Wait to record is audio data which cannot be recorded...
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... to operate the HOLD switch is set to the slot as one group. Charge the battery. For details, refer to "LOCK." The battery is a problem with your Network Walkman. Transfer normal audio files back to the computer and then format "Memory Stick" on your nearest Sony dealer. Walkman and "Memory Stick" to transfer audio files. Insert the MagicGate-compatible "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied). Remove and reinsert "Memory Stick". • There is low. To delete groups without song...
... to operate the HOLD switch is set to the slot as one group. Charge the battery. For details, refer to "LOCK." The battery is a problem with your Network Walkman. Transfer normal audio files back to the computer and then format "Memory Stick" on your nearest Sony dealer. Walkman and "Memory Stick" to transfer audio files. Insert the MagicGate-compatible "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied). Remove and reinsert "Memory Stick". • There is low. To delete groups without song...
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... PLAY," "EXPIRED," "FILE ERROR," "STICK ERROR," or "MG ERROR" is displayed, there is formatted, data recorded using other devices will be also erased. For details, refer to transfer all or part of the data stored in the "Memory Stick" or the built-in flash memory using the SonicStage software. 3 If the problem persists, click the button on the SonicStage software to the online Help for the SonicStage software. Note If a "Memory Stick" is a problem with problems (such as expired songs), erase...
... PLAY," "EXPIRED," "FILE ERROR," "STICK ERROR," or "MG ERROR" is displayed, there is formatted, data recorded using other devices will be also erased. For details, refer to transfer all or part of the data stored in the "Memory Stick" or the built-in flash memory using the SonicStage software. 3 If the problem persists, click the button on the SonicStage software to the online Help for the SonicStage software. Note If a "Memory Stick" is a problem with problems (such as expired songs), erase...