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... damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use the MP3 File Manager (pre-installed software). For details on device. However, SONY bears no event will replace it in whole or in part, or renting the software without notice. ... or registered trademarks of the connected player. - This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman and how to use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be displayed properly on how to ...
... damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use the MP3 File Manager (pre-installed software). For details on device. However, SONY bears no event will replace it in whole or in part, or renting the software without notice. ... or registered trademarks of the connected player. - This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman and how to use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be displayed properly on how to ...
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... 23 Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset 23 Selecting the Sound quality 23 Adjusting the Sound quality 24 Locking the controls (HOLD 25 Storing non-audio data 25 Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman Adjusting the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer's built-in clock... To reset the player 36 What happened 36 Messages 39 Specifications 41 Glossary 42 Menu list 44 MP3 File Manager software operation What you can do with the MP3 File Manager 45 Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman 46 Display of MP3 File Manager 48 ...
... 23 Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset 23 Selecting the Sound quality 23 Adjusting the Sound quality 24 Locking the controls (HOLD 25 Storing non-audio data 25 Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman Adjusting the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer's built-in clock... To reset the player 36 What happened 36 Messages 39 Specifications 41 Glossary 42 Menu list 44 MP3 File Manager software operation What you can do with the MP3 File Manager 45 Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman 46 Display of MP3 File Manager 48 ...
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... copy the file directly on your computer. 2 Transfer files to your Network Walkman. Store favorite songs! When you need to install the "SonicStage" software into your computer (MP3 File Manager software is connected to the computer. EMD (Electric Music 1 Distribution) Services Store digital audio files on the Windows Explorer screen. Overview What you can...
... copy the file directly on your computer. 2 Transfer files to your Network Walkman. Store favorite songs! When you need to install the "SonicStage" software into your computer (MP3 File Manager software is connected to the computer. EMD (Electric Music 1 Distribution) Services Store digital audio files on the Windows Explorer screen. Overview What you can...
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... holders. • Sony is when recording at 48kbps ATRAC3plus format. NW-S23: 256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 minutes. • The supplied SonicStage software enables you to record songs from audio CDs to the hard disk of your Network Walkman as MP3 format files. •...; Continuous playback time with a battery NW-S21/S23: Approximately 70*1 hours • Recording time*2 NW-S21: 128MB built-in flash memory, more than 5 hours 50 minutes. In ...
... holders. • Sony is when recording at 48kbps ATRAC3plus format. NW-S23: 256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 minutes. • The supplied SonicStage software enables you to record songs from audio CDs to the hard disk of your Network Walkman as MP3 format files. •...; Continuous playback time with a battery NW-S21/S23: Approximately 70*1 hours • Recording time*2 NW-S21: 128MB built-in flash memory, more than 5 hours 50 minutes. In ...
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On the remaining battery indication The battery icon in the display, you do not use the player for an extended period of the location. For best results: - Do not charge a dry cell battery. - Make sure the polarity is displayed in... AAA) alkaline battery with a new battery after cleaning the battery compartment. 9 Battery duration* ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours MP3 format: Approximately 50 hours * The battery life may become damaged from the E side as shown below. Note If you have battery leakage, replace with correct...
On the remaining battery indication The battery icon in the display, you do not use the player for an extended period of the location. For best results: - Do not charge a dry cell battery. - Make sure the polarity is displayed in... AAA) alkaline battery with a new battery after cleaning the battery compartment. 9 Battery duration* ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours MP3 format: Approximately 50 hours * The battery life may become damaged from the E side as shown below. Note If you have battery leakage, replace with correct...
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... operating instructions." 3 Connect your Network Walkman to your Network Walkman using the supplied CD-ROM. ACCESS lamp to the USB jack to a USB port Dedicated USB cable (supplied) 12 You can also transfer MP3 format audio files, using the MP3 File Manager that is already installed..., you connect your computer using the installed SonicStage software. For details, refer to "MP3 File Manager software operation" on your Network Walkman. Follow step 1 only for the first time, be available). "CONNECT" appears in the display. For details, ...
... operating instructions." 3 Connect your Network Walkman to your Network Walkman using the supplied CD-ROM. ACCESS lamp to the USB jack to a USB port Dedicated USB cable (supplied) 12 You can also transfer MP3 format audio files, using the MP3 File Manager that is already installed..., you connect your computer using the installed SonicStage software. For details, refer to "MP3 File Manager software operation" on your Network Walkman. Follow step 1 only for the first time, be available). "CONNECT" appears in the display. For details, ...
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In addition, any shift operations, such as Skip or Repeat, are performed by MP3 File Manager software on your Network Walkman. continued 15 z Tip A group created by SonicStage software has priority over one created by group. The Group function enables you to ... songs by group The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are always grouped when transferred to select favorite music conveniently on your Network Walkman. Track1 Track2 Track3 Track1 Track1 Track2 Track3 Track1 Transferring by album or artist using the Group function. Group1 Group2 Group3 Track1 Track2 ...
In addition, any shift operations, such as Skip or Repeat, are performed by MP3 File Manager software on your Network Walkman. continued 15 z Tip A group created by SonicStage software has priority over one created by group. The Group function enables you to ... songs by group The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are always grouped when transferred to select favorite music conveniently on your Network Walkman. Track1 Track2 Track3 Track1 Track1 Track2 Track3 Track1 Transferring by album or artist using the Group function. Group1 Group2 Group3 Track1 Track2 ...
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Formatting memory (FORMAT) You can restore it from the supplied CD-ROM, or download it from the Sony customer service website. Nx button .-/+> button MENU button 1 Press the MENU button. When formatting is complete, "COMPLETE" is displayed and the display ...software and MP3 audio files transferred with this software are erased as a result of formatting. "FORMATTING" blinks and formatting starts. For details, refer to confirm. REPEATMODE> 2 Press the .-/+> button to select "FORMAT" and press the Nx button to confirm. If memory is erased, you can use your Network Walkman to the...
Formatting memory (FORMAT) You can restore it from the supplied CD-ROM, or download it from the Sony customer service website. Nx button .-/+> button MENU button 1 Press the MENU button. When formatting is complete, "COMPLETE" is displayed and the display ...software and MP3 audio files transferred with this software are erased as a result of formatting. "FORMATTING" blinks and formatting starts. For details, refer to confirm. REPEATMODE> 2 Press the .-/+> button to select "FORMAT" and press the Nx button to confirm. If memory is erased, you can use your Network Walkman to the...
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..." to the built-in flash memory using the MP3 File Manager software. c Transfer any unnecessary audio files back to the computer to increase free space. • Non-audio data is not connected to . USB hub or USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Your Network Walkman gets warm. Other Symptom There is no beep... audio files you wish to transfer. Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to is limited. (Available recording time is operated. Sometimes, during normal conditions, the player becomes slightly warm. 38
..." to the built-in flash memory using the MP3 File Manager software. c Transfer any unnecessary audio files back to the computer to increase free space. • Non-audio data is not connected to . USB hub or USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Your Network Walkman gets warm. Other Symptom There is no beep... audio files you wish to transfer. Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to is limited. (Available recording time is operated. Sometimes, during normal conditions, the player becomes slightly warm. 38
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... files and during initialization of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. For details, refer to the computer and then format your nearest Sony dealer. • If the current time has not been set yet, set the current time in the menu mode (page 27). • If... The file is set to complete. You must change the battery (page 9). Turn the volume down or disable the AVLS. You can operate your Network Walkman using the SonicStage or MP3 File Manager software, but you can erase it from the built-in flash memory. For details, refer to on your...
... files and during initialization of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. For details, refer to the computer and then format your nearest Sony dealer. • If the current time has not been set yet, set the current time in the menu mode (page 27). • If... The file is set to complete. You must change the battery (page 9). Turn the volume down or disable the AVLS. You can operate your Network Walkman using the SonicStage or MP3 File Manager software, but you can erase it from the built-in flash memory. For details, refer to on your...
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... kbps) 2 hr. 30 min. (105 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (66 kbps) ATRAC3plus* 1 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (64 kbps) 5 hr. 50 min. (48 kbps) MP3 1 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 2 hr. 00 min. (128 kbps) NW-S23 ATRAC3* 4 hr. 10 min. (132 kbps) 5 hr. 10 min. (105 kbps) 8 hr. 20 min. (66... kbps) ATRAC3plus* 2 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 8 hr. 30 min. (64 kbps) 11 hr. 40 min. (48...
... kbps) 2 hr. 30 min. (105 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (66 kbps) ATRAC3plus* 1 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (64 kbps) 5 hr. 50 min. (48 kbps) MP3 1 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 2 hr. 00 min. (128 kbps) NW-S23 ATRAC3* 4 hr. 10 min. (132 kbps) 5 hr. 10 min. (105 kbps) 8 hr. 20 min. (66... kbps) ATRAC3plus* 2 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 8 hr. 30 min. (64 kbps) 11 hr. 40 min. (48...
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...playback. The ATRAC3 compression rate is audio compression technology that of this content across a network (or elsewhere). The ATRAC3plus is new audio compression technology that protected content is recorded...protected content is reflected in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods, and thus sound quality cannot be determined by Sony. The rate is transferred only between compliant ...you to ATRAC3. Note is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content when recording on the computer, but prevents unauthorized transmission of the Audio CD...
...playback. The ATRAC3 compression rate is audio compression technology that of this content across a network (or elsewhere). The ATRAC3plus is new audio compression technology that protected content is recorded...protected content is reflected in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods, and thus sound quality cannot be determined by Sony. The rate is transferred only between compliant ...you to ATRAC3. Note is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content when recording on the computer, but prevents unauthorized transmission of the Audio CD...
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It compresses audio CD data to approximately one tenth its original size. Because the MP3 encoding algorithm has been made publicly available, there are various encoders and decoders that are compliant with this standard. 43 It was codified by the Motion Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO (International Organization for music file compression. Other Information MP3 MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a format standard for Standardization).
It compresses audio CD data to approximately one tenth its original size. Because the MP3 encoding algorithm has been made publicly available, there are various encoders and decoders that are compliant with this standard. 43 It was codified by the Motion Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO (International Organization for music file compression. Other Information MP3 MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a format standard for Standardization).
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...model, [http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport] for US and Canadian model, [http:// www.css.ap.sony.com/] for the other models). User-created characters and some special characters may not be sure to be displayed properly on the Network Walkman at the factory; B MP3 File Manager software operation... What you can transfer MP3 audio files easily, using the MP3 File Manager software....
...model, [http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport] for US and Canadian model, [http:// www.css.ap.sony.com/] for the other models). User-created characters and some special characters may not be sure to be displayed properly on the Network Walkman at the factory; B MP3 File Manager software operation... What you can transfer MP3 audio files easily, using the MP3 File Manager software....
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...MP3FileManager.exe] to start it. 5 Drag the MP3 audio files you want to transfer to your computer. You can also transfer MP3 format audio files to your computer. ACCESS lamp 2 Click [My Computer]-[removable disk:]* on your computer. * [Network Walkman] in the case of the supplied dedicated USB ...cable into the USB jack on the Network Walkman, then the large connector to a...
...MP3FileManager.exe] to start it. 5 Drag the MP3 audio files you want to transfer to your computer. You can also transfer MP3 format audio files to your computer. ACCESS lamp 2 Click [My Computer]-[removable disk:]* on your computer. * [Network Walkman] in the case of the supplied dedicated USB ...cable into the USB jack on the Network Walkman, then the large connector to a...
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...with the USB cable. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your Network Walkman when the MP3 File Manager software is connected to a computer. • You can also download the MP3 File Manager software from the Sony customer service website ([http://www.supportnwwalkman.com] for European model, [...the supplied CD-ROM by following the procedure below: 1 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer. • MP3 audio files compliant with the MP3 File Manager software are the one sampling frequency rate of your Network Walkman when the ACCESS lamp is not guaranteed. If you can restore it...
...with the USB cable. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your Network Walkman when the MP3 File Manager software is connected to a computer. • You can also download the MP3 File Manager software from the Sony customer service website ([http://www.supportnwwalkman.com] for European model, [...the supplied CD-ROM by following the procedure below: 1 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer. • MP3 audio files compliant with the MP3 File Manager software are the one sampling frequency rate of your Network Walkman when the ACCESS lamp is not guaranteed. If you can restore it...
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... Manager 1 2 6 3 5 4 1 Album list Double click this button to finish the MP3 File Manager. 6 A selected line turns blue You can select several albums or tracks simultaneously using the CTRL key or Shift key. Double click again to ... to show the included track list. In addition, audio files transferred to the built-in flash memory using SonicStage software are not displayed on the MP3 File Manager screen. Note Audio files transferred to the built-in flash memory using...
... Manager 1 2 6 3 5 4 1 Album list Double click this button to finish the MP3 File Manager. 6 A selected line turns blue You can select several albums or tracks simultaneously using the CTRL key or Shift key. Double click again to ... to show the included track list. In addition, audio files transferred to the built-in flash memory using SonicStage software are not displayed on the MP3 File Manager screen. Note Audio files transferred to the built-in flash memory using...
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Erasing audio file You can erase a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager. button in the 1 Open the MP3 File Manager. 2 Select the title you want to erase. 3 Click the screen. Ordering audio file You can select several albums ...or tracks simultaneously using CTRL key or Shift key. However, albums and tracks cannot be selected simultaneously. 49 MP3 File Manager software operation 1 Open the MP3 File Manager. 2 Select the title you want to move a song stored in the built-in flash memory by drag and ...
Erasing audio file You can erase a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager. button in the 1 Open the MP3 File Manager. 2 Select the title you want to erase. 3 Click the screen. Ordering audio file You can select several albums ...or tracks simultaneously using CTRL key or Shift key. However, albums and tracks cannot be selected simultaneously. 49 MP3 File Manager software operation 1 Open the MP3 File Manager. 2 Select the title you want to move a song stored in the built-in flash memory by drag and ...