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... than that provided is not covered by third parties, arising out of the use the supplied software (SonicStage), refer to operate Network Walkman. This manual explains how to the SonicStage Operating Instructions. 4 are trademarks are trademarks of Sony ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. "MagicGate Memory Stick" is so designated. • Please note...
... than that provided is not covered by third parties, arising out of the use the supplied software (SonicStage), refer to operate Network Walkman. This manual explains how to the SonicStage Operating Instructions. 4 are trademarks are trademarks of Sony ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. "MagicGate Memory Stick" is so designated. • Please note...
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You can do with your Network Walkman. Store favorite songs! 3 Enjoy music with your Network Walkman First, you need to install the SonicStage Software into your computer. Download the latest audio files! USB connection 6 Audio CDs MP3, WAV and Windows® Media Format Audio Files 2 Transfer files to your Network Walkman. Overview What you can easily transfer digital...
You can do with your Network Walkman. Store favorite songs! 3 Enjoy music with your Network Walkman First, you need to install the SonicStage Software into your computer. Download the latest audio files! USB connection 6 Audio CDs MP3, WAV and Windows® Media Format Audio Files 2 Transfer files to your Network Walkman. Overview What you can easily transfer digital...
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... holders. • Sony is when continuously playing...NW-MS90D: The 512MB built-in flash memory enables more than 23 hours*2 of recording time. • The supplied SonicStage software enables you to transfer songs recorded using the recording cradle to your computer (NW...NW-MS77DR: you can record songs*3 from audio CD, etc., using the dedicated USB cable and USB cradle. • Backlight LCD screen: song titles and artist names can be displayed. • Group function: you can select songs to be played by album. • Storage function: you can store a variety of the Network Walkman...
... holders. • Sony is when continuously playing...NW-MS90D: The 512MB built-in flash memory enables more than 23 hours*2 of recording time. • The supplied SonicStage software enables you to transfer songs recorded using the recording cradle to your computer (NW...NW-MS77DR: you can record songs*3 from audio CD, etc., using the dedicated USB cable and USB cradle. • Backlight LCD screen: song titles and artist names can be displayed. • Group function: you can select songs to be played by album. • Storage function: you can store a variety of the Network Walkman...
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...• Do not remove "Memory Stick Duo" during reading or writing data. • Data may be played on your Network Walkman. Data copied or edited using the supplied SonicStage software. The "Memory Stick" is formatted using Windows Explorer, "FORMAT ERROR" (page 53) will be played on page 44. .... When you can format "Memory Stick" properly. If "Memory Stick" is used in flash memory as an external drive (for NW-MS77DR) will be displayed and audio files cannot be stored in the following : • Follow the instructions of important data is up to your Network Walkman.
...• Do not remove "Memory Stick Duo" during reading or writing data. • Data may be played on your Network Walkman. Data copied or edited using the supplied SonicStage software. The "Memory Stick" is formatted using Windows Explorer, "FORMAT ERROR" (page 53) will be played on page 44. .... When you can format "Memory Stick" properly. If "Memory Stick" is used in flash memory as an external drive (for NW-MS77DR) will be displayed and audio files cannot be stored in the following : • Follow the instructions of important data is up to your Network Walkman.
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.... Even if the SonicStage software is indicated in the display of your Network Walkman.* While a "Memory Stick" is inserted, is already installed, you do not use your Network Walkman without external memory. Basic ...Network Walkman. * Your Network Walkman comes equipped with this package before connecting your computer using the supplied CD-ROM. continued 15 When you need to install the SonicStage software from the supplied CD-ROM in your Network Walkman to the computer (update programs may be sure to install SonicStage software with 256MB (NW-MS70D/MS77DR)/512MB (NW-MS90D...
.... Even if the SonicStage software is indicated in the display of your Network Walkman.* While a "Memory Stick" is inserted, is already installed, you do not use your Network Walkman without external memory. Basic ...Network Walkman. * Your Network Walkman comes equipped with this package before connecting your computer using the supplied CD-ROM. continued 15 When you need to install the SonicStage software from the supplied CD-ROM in your Network Walkman to the computer (update programs may be sure to install SonicStage software with 256MB (NW-MS70D/MS77DR)/512MB (NW-MS90D...
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...refer to the manual "SonicStage Operating Instructions" or online Help for the SonicStage software. Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman (continued) 5 Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. Note on playing songs with a limited playing period (Timeout contents) Some ... playing songs with a limited playing count Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing count, "EXPIRED" will be displayed and the song will be played using the SonicStage software or transferred to your Network Walkman. In addition, an expired song cannot be ...
...refer to the manual "SonicStage Operating Instructions" or online Help for the SonicStage software. Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman (continued) 5 Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. Note on playing songs with a limited playing period (Timeout contents) Some ... playing songs with a limited playing count Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing count, "EXPIRED" will be displayed and the song will be played using the SonicStage software or transferred to your Network Walkman. In addition, an expired song cannot be ...
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...finished. To stop mode, the display automatically turns off (page 32). The Group function enables you to select favorite music conveniently on your Network Walkman is played. In addition, any shift operations, such as Skip or Repeat, are performed by pulling the Shuttle switch. • In the...is transferred to 36). To adjust the volume The volume can transfer or play songs by group The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are displayed instead of songs in stop playback Press the Play/Stop button. Basic Operations 2 Start playback. 1 Press the Play/Stop button...
...finished. To stop mode, the display automatically turns off (page 32). The Group function enables you to select favorite music conveniently on your Network Walkman is played. In addition, any shift operations, such as Skip or Repeat, are performed by pulling the Shuttle switch. • In the...is transferred to 36). To adjust the volume The volume can transfer or play songs by group The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are displayed instead of songs in stop playback Press the Play/Stop button. Basic Operations 2 Start playback. 1 Press the Play/Stop button...
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..."Memory Stick" is on, "HOLD" blinks in "Memory Stick" will be displayed. will be displayed when you want to operate both of your Network Walkman, only the data stored in the display. If you try to display the data stored in the built-in flash memory, remove "Memory Stick" ...from the hard disk of your Network Walkman. To release the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch in flash memory or "Memory Stick". Note You cannot operate the SonicStage software while operating the data storage function of your computer to the built-in flash...
..."Memory Stick" is on, "HOLD" blinks in "Memory Stick" will be displayed. will be displayed when you want to operate both of your Network Walkman, only the data stored in the display. If you try to display the data stored in the built-in flash memory, remove "Memory Stick" ...from the hard disk of your Network Walkman. To release the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch in flash memory or "Memory Stick". Note You cannot operate the SonicStage software while operating the data storage function of your computer to the built-in flash...
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...time setting of your Network Walkman is automatically adjusted to the computer's built-in the menu screen or press the MENU button. You cannot play a song with a limited playing period without the time setting of your Network Walkman, refer to it (the SonicStage software must be started). To... set to "ON," the time setting of your Network Walkman does not change the setting to adjust the time setting. "ON" is displayed...
...time setting of your Network Walkman is automatically adjusted to the computer's built-in the menu screen or press the MENU button. You cannot play a song with a limited playing period without the time setting of your Network Walkman, refer to it (the SonicStage software must be started). To... set to "ON," the time setting of your Network Walkman does not change the setting to adjust the time setting. "ON" is displayed...
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...number/symbol is stored. Even if you record audio data using the recording USB cradle, you cannot edit the group/track names on your Network Walkman if they have already been edited using the recording USB cradle. Editing the track name and group name (EDIT NAME) (continued) 3 ... symbol. 3 After editing the title by rotating and holding the Shuttle switch. If you select audio data transferred with the SonicStage software in audio data recorded using SonicStage software. • The character type which you cannot edit. G001T001 4 Edit the track/group title. 1 If you can input is...
...number/symbol is stored. Even if you record audio data using the recording USB cradle, you cannot edit the group/track names on your Network Walkman if they have already been edited using the recording USB cradle. Editing the track name and group name (EDIT NAME) (continued) 3 ... symbol. 3 After editing the title by rotating and holding the Shuttle switch. If you select audio data transferred with the SonicStage software in audio data recorded using SonicStage software. • The character type which you cannot edit. G001T001 4 Edit the track/group title. 1 If you can input is...
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... song to the indication in the menu screen or press the MENU button. If songs are erased, the SonicStage software recognizes them as songs to be transferred back to the computer when your Network Walkman is connected to the computer that you want to erase in a "Memory Stick" when the erasure prevention switch...
... song to the indication in the menu screen or press the MENU button. If songs are erased, the SonicStage software recognizes them as songs to be transferred back to the computer when your Network Walkman is connected to the computer that you want to erase in a "Memory Stick" when the erasure prevention switch...
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...not be able to the normal screen. "Really?" The display returns to restore the former grouping. z Tip In some cases, you connect your Network Walkman to (>) MENU button Play/Stop button 1 Press the MENU button. is displayed. Really? 42 Regrouping songs (REGROUP) The song group function may ...or added to the computer and use the SonicStage software. When you may enable the group function by operating the computer in step 2. 5 Press the MENU button. In such a case, you need to edit audio file, connect your Network Walkman to the built-in flash memory or "Memory ...
...not be able to the normal screen. "Really?" The display returns to restore the former grouping. z Tip In some cases, you connect your Network Walkman to (>) MENU button Play/Stop button 1 Press the MENU button. is displayed. Really? 42 Regrouping songs (REGROUP) The song group function may ...or added to the computer and use the SonicStage software. When you may enable the group function by operating the computer in step 2. 5 Press the MENU button. In such a case, you need to edit audio file, connect your Network Walkman to the built-in flash memory or "Memory ...
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... returns to the computer when your Network Walkman is displayed. 4 Press the Play/Stop button. To cancel the menu mode Select [RETURN] in step 2. 5 Press the MENU button. z Tip If audio files are erased by formatting, the SonicStage software recognizes them as audio files to ...) or "MS" ("Memory Stick"). Be sure to formatting. (If a "Memory Stick" is formatted, data recorded using other than your Network Walkman or supplied SonicStage software. "FORMATTING" blinks and formatting starts. Notes • You cannot format memory while playing music. ("FORMAT" will not be displayed in flash...
... returns to the computer when your Network Walkman is displayed. 4 Press the Play/Stop button. To cancel the menu mode Select [RETURN] in step 2. 5 Press the MENU button. z Tip If audio files are erased by formatting, the SonicStage software recognizes them as audio files to ...) or "MS" ("Memory Stick"). Be sure to formatting. (If a "Memory Stick" is formatted, data recorded using other than your Network Walkman or supplied SonicStage software. "FORMATTING" blinks and formatting starts. Notes • You cannot format memory while playing music. ("FORMAT" will not be displayed in flash...
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... of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman does not operate normally or if there is no sound. c Connect the headphone plug properly (page 26). • The headphone plug is played. c Disable the AVLS (page 35). of the supplied software in the memory. c Keep your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble concerning operations while...
... of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman does not operate normally or if there is no sound. c Connect the headphone plug properly (page 26). • The headphone plug is played. c Disable the AVLS (page 35). of the supplied software in the memory. c Keep your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble concerning operations while...
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...disconnected. The Charge lamp does not light. c Battery life becomes shorter due to "ON" (page 37). c Consult your Network Walkman for the authentication of the SonicStage software. • Another application is displayed for a while and reconnect the USB cable. Cause/Remedy An operating system not compatible ...between 5˚C to 35˚C (67˚F to the computer with the software is not enough. c For details, refer to the computer. This is not malfunction. • You did not use your near Sony dealer. • Battery charging time is used . Connect the dedicated USB ...
...disconnected. The Charge lamp does not light. c Battery life becomes shorter due to "ON" (page 37). c Consult your Network Walkman for the authentication of the SonicStage software. • Another application is displayed for a while and reconnect the USB cable. Cause/Remedy An operating system not compatible ...between 5˚C to 35˚C (67˚F to the computer with the software is not enough. c For details, refer to the computer. This is not malfunction. • You did not use your near Sony dealer. • Battery charging time is used . Connect the dedicated USB ...
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... can transfer to the built-in flash memory or "Memory Stick") to where you want to transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. Cause/Remedy • Your Network Walkman is not placed on the settings of songs or groups that you can transfer to a "Memory Stick" is 400. •... or "Memory Stick") to your Network Walkman is selected for your Network Walkman has not been installed. c Audio files cannot be transferred back to the computer if the file is deleted from the computer used for transferring to where you install the SonicStage software using the supplied CD-ROM. •...
... can transfer to the built-in flash memory or "Memory Stick") to where you want to transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. Cause/Remedy • Your Network Walkman is not placed on the settings of songs or groups that you can transfer to a "Memory Stick" is 400. •... or "Memory Stick") to your Network Walkman is selected for your Network Walkman has not been installed. c Audio files cannot be transferred back to the computer if the file is deleted from the computer used for transferring to where you install the SonicStage software using the supplied CD-ROM. •...
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...to the LINE IN jack properly. c Insert the "Memory Stick". • There is not transferred. c Quit the SonicStage software and verify the connection of the Network Walkman while disconnecting the dedicated USB cable. c Connect the optical digital cable or the connecting cord (analog cable) to the LINE.... Symptom Audio files are transferred back to the computer without operations occasionally when the Network Walkman is set to "USB/KEY PROTECT." USB hub or USB extension cable is used for NW-MS77DR) Symptom The buttons on the recording cradle to cancel the error message before ...
...to the LINE IN jack properly. c Insert the "Memory Stick". • There is not transferred. c Quit the SonicStage software and verify the connection of the Network Walkman while disconnecting the dedicated USB cable. c Connect the optical digital cable or the connecting cord (analog cable) to the LINE.... Symptom Audio files are transferred back to the computer without operations occasionally when the Network Walkman is set to "USB/KEY PROTECT." USB hub or USB extension cable is used for NW-MS77DR) Symptom The buttons on the recording cradle to cancel the error message before ...
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...attaching your nearest Sony dealer. • The song with a playback restriction has • If the current time has not been set yet, set expired. After checking the connection of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. Consult your Network Walkman to play certain...time in the menu mode • The current time has not been set the can operate your Network Walkman using the SonicStage software, but you cannot operate the controls on your Network Walkman. the song with a playback restriction. • If song cannot be read. • The ...
...attaching your nearest Sony dealer. • The song with a playback restriction has • If the current time has not been set yet, set expired. After checking the connection of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. Consult your Network Walkman to play certain...time in the menu mode • The current time has not been set the can operate your Network Walkman using the SonicStage software, but you cannot operate the controls on your Network Walkman. the song with a playback restriction. • If song cannot be read. • The ...
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...Network Walkman. Other than MagicGate-compatible "Memory Stick Duo" is full or there are 400 groups. For details on page 8. An unauthorized distribution file is a problem with your computer, refer to "On "MagicGate Memory Stick" " on how to transfer groups to your nearest Sony dealer. Stick", use the SonicStage software.... The memory is inserted. Remove and reinsert "Memory Stick". • There is detected for recording (NW-MS77DR).
...Network Walkman. Other than MagicGate-compatible "Memory Stick Duo" is full or there are 400 groups. For details on page 8. An unauthorized distribution file is a problem with your computer, refer to "On "MagicGate Memory Stick" " on how to transfer groups to your nearest Sony dealer. Stick", use the SonicStage software.... The memory is inserted. Remove and reinsert "Memory Stick". • There is detected for recording (NW-MS77DR).
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.... Other Information 55 Follow the procedures below to erase data you cannot play. 1 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer, and start the SonicStage software. 2 If you have already specified the data with all data without problems while your Network Walkman from a "Memory Stick" or built-in flash memory If "CANNOT PLAY," "EXPIRED," "FILE ERROR...
.... Other Information 55 Follow the procedures below to erase data you cannot play. 1 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer, and start the SonicStage software. 2 If you have already specified the data with all data without problems while your Network Walkman from a "Memory Stick" or built-in flash memory If "CANNOT PLAY," "EXPIRED," "FILE ERROR...