Sony NW-MS7 Walkman manual

NW -MS7 Operating Instructions Portable Memory Stick Player 3-043-280- 15 (1) © 2000 Sony Corporation[...]

2 Notice for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising [...]

3 Notes • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual software. • Explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with basic operations of Windows 98. For how to use your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals. T able of Contents Advanced Operations (OpenMG Jukebox) Names and functions of [...]

4 Overview What you can do with “ Memory Stick Walkman ” Memory Stick Walkman is a portable “ Memory Stick ” player. You can easily transfer digital sound data from your computer to Memory Stick Walkman. Two copyright protection technologies* “ OpenMG ” and “ MagicGate ” allow you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyri[...]

5 On copyright protection Memory Stick Walkman has some restrictions on recording and playback to protect copyrights. For details, see “ Restrictions on the copyright protection by OpenMG ” on page 43. Transfer of sound data from your computer to Memory Stick Walkman – “ Check-In/Out ” The supplied application software (OpenMG Jukebox) en[...]

6 On “ MagicGate Memory Stick ” What is a “ Memory Stick ” ? “ Memory Stick ” is a new compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “ Memory Stick ” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “ Memory Stick ” compatible products. Bec[...]

7 Other features • Compact size, light weight • Anti-skip function: you can enjoy uninterrupted enjoyment of music during physical activities such as jogging or commuting. • Recordable time: up to 60 min., 80 min., 120 min.*, on the supplied 64MB “ MagicGate Memory Stick. ” • Full-dot LCD screen: album titles and track names can be disp[...]

8 About this manual This manual explains how to operate Memory Stick Walkman. For details on how to use the supplied software (OpenMG Jukebox), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Help files. To use the Help files Displaying the Help files The supplied software includes two types of Help files: – OpenMG Jukebox Help: Help files on how to use the OpenMG J[...]

Getting Started 9 Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Your Memory Stick Player comes with the following items. • Memory Stick Player (1) •“ MagicGate Memory Stick ” (1) • DC/USB adaptor (1) • Headphones (1) • Headphones extension cord (1) • USB cable (1) • AC power adaptor (1) • Strap (for U.S.A. and Canadian model only) (1) • C[...]

10 Charging begins and the BATTERY CHARGE lamp lights up. The BATTERY CHARGE lamp goes off when charging is complete. This takes about 3 hours maximum. Note Please charge the battery where temperature is 0 ˚ C to 35 ˚ C. Battery duration About 4 hours. On the remaining battery indication The battery icon in the display changes as shown below. Ste[...]

11 Step 3: Installing the OpenMG Jukebox softwar e This section describes how to install the OpenMG Jukebox software to your computer. Before installation, turn on your computer, and start Windows 98. Note Be sure to install the software before connecting with the supplied USB cable. Do not install the software while connecting the USB cable. Conne[...]

12 About the “ OpenMG Registration ” icon on the desktop When you restart the computer after installing the software, the “ OpenMG(NW-MS7) Registration ” icon will appear on the desktop. Make sure that you can connect to Internet, then double-click this icon to start customer registration for this product (Memory Stick Walkman) and for the [...]

Basic Operations 13 Basic Operations T ransferring music data from the computer to Memory Stick W alkman This section describes how to record the contents of a compact disc onto the hard drive of your computer, and then how to transfer it to Memory Stick Walkman (Check-Out). You can also download by using EMD Services, or convert MP3 files and WAV [...]

14 Transferring music data from the computer to Memory Stick Walkman (continued) 2 Start the OpenMG Jukebox software. Double click the OpenMG Jukebox icon on the desktop or click [Start] – [Programs] – [OpenMG Jukebox] – [OpenMG Jukebox] The OpenMG Jukebox window appears. z If the Start-Up function is ON The OpenMG Jukebox software automatica[...]

Basic Operations 15 To stop the recording Click x . The recording will be interrupted. Click z again to continue the recording. z To select only certain items Click the check box of the contents you do not want to record to remove the check, then click z . z On the bit rate You can choose the bit rate among 132kbps, 105kbps, 66kbps. If you choose a[...]

16 Listening to music with Memory Stick W alkman Please charge the battery before use (see page 10). Note When using Memory Stick Walkman, be sure to disonnect it from the computer. 1 Insert a recorded “ MagicGate Memory Stick ” into Memory Stick Walkman. 2 Connect the headphones. 3 Start playback. “MagicGate Memory Stick“ Memory Stick slot[...]

Basic Operations 17 On other operations To Pause 1) Go to the beginning of the actual track Go to previous tracks Go to the beginning of the next track Go to the beginning of the succeding tracks Go backward 2) Go forward 2) 1) If you do not operate the player for 10 seconds while in pause mode, the player automatically switches to stop mode. 2) To[...]

18 Advanced Operations (Memory Stick Walkman) Playing in various modes Emphasizing the bass sound (BASS) Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. Menu OFF ON-1 ON-2 1 Press the MENU button. The menu is displayed. Check that “ BASS ” is selected. 2 Press the Jog lever. Jog lever MENU button Sound [...]

Advanced Operations (Memory Stick Walkman) 19 Playing tracks repeatedly (REPEAT) You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways- all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat. Menu OFF ALL 1 SHUF * The display indication appears after step 5. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu is displayed. 2 Select “ REPEAT ” using the Jog lever. 3 Press the Jog l[...]

20 Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu is displayed. 2 Select “ AVLS ” using the Jog lever. 3 Press the Jog lever. 4 Select “ LIMIT ” using the Jog lever. 5 Press the Jog lever. The AVLS indication is displaye[...]

21 Locking the controls (Hold) To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. No controls will be able to operate. (except the EJECT lever) If you press buttons other than the Jog lever or the EJECT lever while the HOLD switch is ON, HOLD ap[...]

22 To change the display backlight setting (LIGHT) You can select from the following 3 settings. Menu OFF ON OPR * The battery life is shorter if ON is selected. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu is displayed. 2 Select “ LIGHT ” using the Jog lever. 3 Press the Jog lever. 4 Select a backlight mode using the Jog lever. 5 Press the Jog lever. 6 P[...]

23 6 Press the Jog lever. “ FORMATTING ” appears in the display, and the formatting of the “ Memory Stick ” begins. When formatting is finished, “ COMPLETE ” appears in the display, and returns to the menu in step 2. 7 Press the MENU button. The display returns to normal. To exit from the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu or press t[...]

24 To set the date and time (DATE & TIME) You can set the current date and time and display it. To play a music item with a playback period restriction (page 5), you need to set the date and time. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu is displayed. 2 Select “ DATE&TIME ” using the Jog lever. 3 Press the Jog lever. A cursor appears under the[...]

25 Menu Press the MENU button to display the menu. [RETURN] * BASS REPEAT AVLS BEEP LIGHT CONTRAST TITLE DATE&TIME OFF ON-1 ON-2 OFF ALL 1 SHUF NORM LIMIT OFF ON OFF ON OPR -5 to +5 ENG JPN Y M D H M FORMAT ** NO YES FORMAT OK? (page 18) (page 19) (page 20) (page 21) (page 22) (page 22) (see below) (page 23) (page 24) v Press the Jog lever to g[...]

26 Advanced Operations (OpenMG Jukebox) Names and functions of the OpenMG Jukebox window 2 8 7 6 3 4 5 9 0 qa 1 1 Menu bar: for details on each menu items, see page 28. 2 Operation buttons: you can play or adjust the volume, etc. 3 Close button: quits the OpenMG Jukebox software. (You can also quit by clicking [File] – [Quit]) 4 Portable Player: [...]

Advanced Operations (OpenMG Jukebox) 27 Portable Player window When you connect Memory Stick Walkman to the computer, the Portable Player window appears in the display on the right side of the OpenMG Jukebox. qd qf qs qh qk qg ql qj qs You can use these buttons to operate the OpenMG Jukebox software (see page 26 for more information). qd CHECK IN/O[...]

28 Menu Refer ence OpenMG Jukebox [File] menu CD Recorder Opens the OpenMG CD Recorder window. Internet Accesses the Web site for the EMD service supporting OpenMG or CD database. File Import MP3/ WAV: Starts up OpenMG File Importer. Windows Media: Starts up OpenMG Internet File Importer (if available). Settings Displays the “ Settings ” window[...]

29 Single Repeat Repeats the currently played song. No Repeat Cancels repeat play and returns to normal playback. Shuffle Turns on and off the shuffle playback which plays the songs in an album in random order. [My Select] menu New The “ Edit My Select ” window opens to create a new “ My Select Album ” . Rename Album Changes the name of a ?[...]

30 Menu items for the “ Simple Mode ” Play Plays the currently selected album/song. Pause Pauses playback. Stop Stops playback. Next Locates the beginning of the next song in the currently played album. Previous Locates the beginning of the currently played song. Repeat All Repeats all songs in the currently played album. Single Repeat Repeats [...]

31 On the Windows Explor er When you connect Memory Stick Walkman to your computer with the supplied USB cable, you can display the data recorded on a “ Memory Stick ” as an external drive (for example, as the D drive) using the Windows Explorer. Data is stored in a folder called Hifi Folder. Do not edit data that is stored in the Hifi Folder. [...]

32 Uninstalling the OpenMG Jukebox Follow the instructions below on how to uninstall the OpenMG Jukebox. 1 Click [Start] – [Settings] – [Control Panel] to display the Control Panel. 2 Double-click [Add/Remove programs]. The Add/Remove programs Property window appears. 3 Click “ OpenMG Jukebox ” from the list. 4 Click Add/Remove. The OpenMG [...]

Other Information 33 Other Information Pr ecautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 5.5V jack. On power sources • Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this player. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since this may cause the player to malfunction. • The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as lon[...]

34 On the headphones Road Safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your player at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue [...]

35 T r oubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using Memory Stick Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connecting with your computer, please refer to the supplied software ‘ s onl[...]

36 Troubleshooting (continued) On charging Symptom The battery does not last even when recharged. The battery is quickly exhausted. Charging stops just after connecting the supplied AC power adaptor. On the connection with the computer Symptom “ PC CONNECT ” does not appear in the display window when connecting to the computer with the supplied[...]

37 Other Symptom The buttons do not operate. There is no beep sound to indicate that operation has been accepted. The EJECT lever does not work. Cannot connect the DC/USB adaptor. Cannot release the DC/USB adaptor. Cannot insert the “ Memory Stick. ” The current time is reset. The player gets warm. Cannot use a “ Memory Stick ” used on othe[...]

38 Troubleshooting (continued) Error messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Message ACCESS CANNOT PLAY FILE ERROR FORMAT ERROR HI DC IN HOLD LEGAL LOCK LOCKED LOW BATT LOW DC IN NO AUDIO Meaning Accessing the “ Memory Stick. ” • The player cannot playback certain contents of this “ Memory Stick ?[...]

39 Message NO DATA NO STICK PC CONNECT STICK ERROR To delete abnormal data from the “ Memory Stick ” If “ CANNOT PLAY, ” “ FILE ERROR, ” “ STICK ERROR ” appears in the display window, there is abnormal data in the “ Memory Stick. ” Please follow the instructions below to delete abnormal data (data you cannot playback). 1 Connect[...]

40 Specifications Recording time (when using the supplied 64MB “ MagicGate Memory Stick ” Approx. 60 min. (132kbps) Approx. 80 min. (105kbps) Approx. 120 min. (66kbps) Sampling frequency response 44.1kHz Recording format ATRAC3 Frequency response 20 to 20 000 Hz (single signal measurement) Output Headphone: stereo mini-jack Signal-to-noise rati[...]

41 Glossary MagicGate Copyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and media, and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback. Note is ter[...]

42 “ Check-In /Check-Out ” Check-Out is to transfer music files managed on a personal computer by an OpenMG-compliant software to a portable player (such as Memory Stick Walkman). Returning the Checked-Out music files back to that computer is to Check-In. (You cannot move a Checked-Out audio data to another computer.) You can also Check-Out a m[...]

43 Restrictions on copyright pr otection by OpenMG This product (NW-MS7) features OpenMG, a copyright protection technology developed by Sony to protect music copyrights. OpenMG uses a high-level cryptographic technology to protect music contents with computers. Users should be notified of the restrictions mentioned below. 1. This product can only [...]

44 Looking at the contr ols Memory Stick Walkman (front) 1 i (Headphones) jack (page 16) 2 Display (page 17, 20) 3 VOLUME +/- button (page 16) 4 Jog lever (page 16 - 25) 5 x (stop) button (page 16) 6 HOLD switch (page 21) (rear) 7 Strap hole for attaching the strap (supplied with U.S.A. model only) 8 RESET button (page 35) 9 MENU button (page 18 - [...]

45 DC/USB adaptor (front) 1 BATTERY CHARGE lamp (page 10) 2 Connector (page 10) 3 DC IN 5.5 V jack (page 10, 13) (rear) 4 Release button (page 10) 5 USB jack (for the supplied USB cable) (page 13)[...]

46 E EMD services 12 erasure prevention switch 13, 23, 33, 35 Explorer 31 F FORMAT 23, 31 formatting 23, 31, 38 G go backward 17 go forward 17 H hard drive 4, 13, 31 headphones 9, 16, 34 extension cord 9, 16 help file 8, 29, 30 HOLD 16, 21 Hold switch 16, 21 I install 11 Internet (EMD services) 12 J Jog lever 16, 18, 21, 25 L LCD 22 backlight 22 co[...]

47 T TITLE 25 transferring 13, 31 to your computer 31 to the “ Memory Stick ” 13 troubleshooting 35 U upgrading 43 uninstalling 32 Usage Rule 43 USB cable 9, 13, 36, 45 USB driver 13 V volume 16 W WAV format 4 window 26 Windows Explorer 31 M MagicGate 4, 6, 41 “ MagicGate Memory Stick ” 4, 9, 13, 16, 41 “ Memory Stick ” 6, 13, 16, 41 in[...]

48 EN Sony Corporation Printed in Japan[...]