Sony NW-S21/S23 manual

NW -S21/S23 Operating Instructions Portable IC Audio Player Network W alkman “W ALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 2-514-948- 11 (1) © 2004 Sony Corporation[...]

2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent f[...]

3 For the customers in the Netherlands Voor de Klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval(KCA). Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NW-S23 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device compli[...]

4 This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman and how to use the MP3 File Manager (pre-installed software). For details on how to use the SonicStage (supplied software), refer to the SonicStage operating instructions. Notice for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanyi[...]

5 T able of Contents Overvie w ................................................... 6 What you can do with your Network W alkman ........................................... 6 Other features ........................................ 7 Step 1: Checking the package contents ..... 8 Step 2: Inserting the battery ....................... 9 Locating control[...]

6 Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman First, you need to install the “SonicStage” software into your computer (MP3 File Manager software is pre-installed in your Network Walkman). You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy. 1 Store digital audio files[...]

7 Other features • Water resistant, compact size, light weight, skip-proof operation and high portability. • The pre-installed MP3 File Manager software enables you to transfer MP3 format audio files to your Network Walkman and listen to them with your Network Walkman as MP3 format files. • Continuous playback time with a battery NW-S21/S23: [...]

8 Please check the accessories in the package. NW-S21/S23: • Network Walkman (1) • Headphones (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Arm band (1) • CD-ROM for the SonicStage software (1) • Operating Instructions (1) • SonicStage Operating Instructions (1) • CD-ROM for the Operating Instructions and SonicStage Operating Instructions (1) (Eu[...]

9 Step 2: Inserting the batter y Insert the LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated. Battery duration * ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours MP3 format: App[...]

10 Locating contr ols For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Rear side Front side 2 1 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 q; qa 1 . –/+ > button (page 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to 34) 2 Nx button (page 14, 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to 34) 3 VOLUME –/+ button (page 14, 29) 4 Headphone jack (page 14) 5 GROUP button (page 15, 23) 6 Display[...]

11 1 Text/graphic information display (page 17) Displays track number, track name, current date and time (page 22 to 28), MESSAGE (page 13, 39) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display mode. For details, refer to “Changing the display mode” on page 22. 2 Repeat mode indication (page 18) The current repeat mode is displayed. 3 AVLS [...]

12 Basic Operations T ransferring audio files from the computer to your Network W alkman Note Before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer for the first time, be sure to install the “SonicStage” software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. Even if the SonicStage software is already installed, you need to install the SonicStage [...]

13 Basic Operations Notes • The ACCESS lamp blinks while your Network Walkman accesses the computer. • Do not disconnect the USB cable when the ACCESS lamp is blinking. The data being transferred may be destroyed. • Use of your Network Walkman with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Always connect your Network Walkman to th[...]

14 Listening to music with your Network W alkman Please insert the battery before use (see page 9). Note When using Network Walkman, be sure do disconnect it from the computer. 1 Connect the headphones. to i jack How to use the supplied headphones 1 Hook the L part to your left ear and the R part to your right ear as illustrated. 2 Hook the headpho[...]

15 Basic Operations What is the Group function? The Group function enables you to select favorite music conveniently on your Network Walkman. You can transfer to audio files or play songs by album or artist using the Group function. Tr a c k1 Group1 Tr a c k2 Tr a c k3 Tr a c k1 Tr a c k2 Tr a c k3 Tr a c k1 Tr a c k2 Tr a c k3 Group2 Group3 Tr a c[...]

16 To Skip to the beginning of the next track/ group* 1 Skip to the beginning of the current track/ group* 1 Fast-forward* 2 Fast-rewind* 2 * 1 Pressing and holding of the . –/+ > button during stop mode allows you to skip to the beginning of the next (current and previous) track/group continuously. * 2 Fast-forward and fast-rewind speed becom[...]

Advanced Operations 17 Repeat mode There are three types of repeat mode: Track Repeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat. • Track Repeat (TRK Rep) This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the following five ways. Track Repeat mode All Repeat Single Repeat Group Repeat Group Shuffle Repeat All Groups Shuffle Repeat • A-B Repeat (A-B Rep) This mode[...]

18 Track Repeat icon SOUND/ REPEAT button Repeat mode Playing the tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat) The Track Repeat mode is changed by pressing the SOUND/REPEAT button. You can check the current Track Repeat mode with the icon of the display. Select the Track Repeat mode (TRK Rep) first (page 17). Then, press the SOUND/REPEAT button repeatedly to s[...]

Advanced Operations 19 Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) While playing a track, you can set the start point (A) and end point (B) for a section you wish to play repeatedly. 1 Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) (page 17). 2 Press the Nx button to start playback. 3 Press the SOUND/REPEAT button to set the start point (A) while pla[...]

20 Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat) This function automatically detects only voice data from the setting point and repeats the voice data for setting counts. This is useful for language-learning material which has no background music. z Tip The default repeat counts setting is 2 times for one sentence. But you can change the[...]

Advanced Operations 21 Nx button MENU button . –/+ > button Setting the repeat counts You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE > 2 Press the . –/+ > button to select “REPEAT MODE >” and press the Nx button to confirm. 3 Pre[...]

22 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE > 2 Press the . –/+ > button to select “DISPLAY >” and press the Nx button to confirm. The selected display mode blinks. Lap T ime 3 Press the . –/+ > button to select a desired display mode and press the Nx button to confirm. The display switches to the select[...]

Advanced Operations 23 Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound pr eset) You can adjust the treble and bass. You can preset two settings, which can be selected during playback. Selecting the Sound quality Default settings Sound SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND OFF quality (S1) (S2) (NORMAL SOUND) Bass +1 +3 ±0 Treble ±0 ±0 ±0 Press and hold the SOUND/ REP[...]

24 3 Set the tone for “SOUND 1.” 1 Press the . –/+ > button to select “SOUND 1 >” and press the Nx button to confirm. 2 “BASS:+1” appears, press the . – /+ > button to adjust the emphasis level of bass sound and press the Nx button to confirm. 3 “TREBLE: 0” appears, press the . –/+ > button to adjust the emphasis l[...]

Advanced Operations 25 Storing non-audio data You can transfer data from the hard disk of your computer to the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. The built-in flash memory is displayed in Windows Explorer as an external drive (for example: as the D drive). Note If you store a lot of non-audio data into the built-in flash memory, the spac[...]

26 B Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE > 2 Press the . –/+ > button to select “PC CLK:” and press the Nx button to confirm. PC CLK:ON 3 Press the . –/+ > button to select “OFF” and press the Nx button to confirm. 4 Press the MENU button. The display [...]

Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 27 3 Press the . –/+ > button to adjust the “year” setting and press the Nx button to confirm. The “month” digit blinks. 2004y 1m 1d 4 As you did in step 3, adjust the settings for “month” and “date.” After pressing the . –/+ > button to adjust the “date” setting and press[...]

28 Limiting the volume (A VLS) You can set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With AVLS, you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE > 2 Press the . –/+ > button to select “AVLS” an[...]

Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 29 4 Press the MENU button. To change the setting to “OFF” Select “OFF” in step 3. To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. Setting the volume using the pr eset volume function There are two modes to adjust the volume level. Manual mode: Press the VOL[...]

30 To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. Note If AVLS (page 28) is set, the actual volume may be lower than the settings. Releasing AVLS returns the volume to the preset level. Switching to the manual mode 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. 2 Press the . –/+ > button to select [...]

Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 31 Tu r ning off the beep sound (BEEP) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE > 2 Press the . –/+ > button to select “BEEP:” and press the Nx button to confirm. “ON” blinks. BEEP:ON 3 Press the . –/+ [...]

32 3 Press the . –/+ > button to select “ON” and press the Nx button to confirm. LIGHT:ON 4 Press the MENU button. The display returns to the normal screen. To change the setting to “OFF” Select “OFF” in step 3. To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. Changing the backlight setting You c[...]

Other functions 33 Regr ouping songs (REGROUP) The songs group function may be disabled* when a song has been deleted from or added the built-in flash memory by operating the computer in which the SonicStage software is not installed (page 12). In such a case, you may enable the group function by regrouping audio file. When you need to edit audio f[...]

34 Formatting memory (FORMA T) You can use your Network Walkman to format the built-in flash memory. If memory is formatted, all data previously stored in the memory will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in the memory prior to formatting. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE > 2 Press the . –/+ > but[...]

Other Information 35 Pr ecautions On installation • Never use your Network Walkman where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. • Never leave the Network Walkman exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. On water resistance • Do not immerse the Network Wal[...]

36 Tr oubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem prior to consult a Sony dealer. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer, please refer to ?[...]

Other Information 37 On the display window Symptom The backlight is not turned on. “ s ” is displayed for a title. On the connection with the computer or supplied software Symptom The software cannot be installed. “CONNECT” is not displayed when connecting to the computer with the dedicated USB cable. Your Network Walkman is not recognized [...]

38 Troubleshooting Symptom Song cannot be transferred to your Network Walkman. The number of audio files that can be transferred to is limited. (Available recording time is short.) The operation of the Network Walkman becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer. “Failed to authenticate Device/Media” is displayed on the computer scree[...]

Other Information 39 Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Message ACCESS AVLS CANNOT PLAY CONNECT ERROR EXPIRED FILE ERROR HOLD LOW BATT MEMORY FULL Meaning Accessing the built-in flash memory. The volume level exceeds the rated value while the AVLS is enabled. • Your Network Walkman cannot play certa[...]

40 To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory If “CANNOT PLAY,” “EXPIRED,” “FILE ERROR,” or “MG ERROR” is displayed, there is a problem with all or part of the data stored in the built-in flash memory. Please follow the procedures below to erase data you cannot play. 1 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer, and st[...]

Other Information 41 Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 80 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) Dynamic range 85 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (67˚F to 95˚F) Power source Size AAA (LR03) alkaline battery Battery life (continuous playback) ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours (Playback at 105 kbps) ATRAC3plus[...]

42 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[...]

Other Information 43 MP3 MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a format standard for music file compression. It was codified by the Motion Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO (International Organization for Standardization). It compresses audio CD data to approximately one tenth its original size. Because the MP3 encoding algorit[...]

44 Display (Menu mode) FORMAT > (Formatting memory) REGROUP > (Regrouping data) [RETURN] Purposes You can format the built-in flash memory. (page 34) You can restore the group function. (page 33) You can switch to the normal mode by selecting [RETURN] and pressing the Nx button. Menu list Press the MENU button to display the menu mode, and th[...]

45 MP3 File Manager software operation What you can do with the MP3 File Manager You can transfer MP3 audio files easily, using the MP3 File Manager software, to your Network Walkman in the same format (MP3), unlike the SonicStage software, which converts MP3 audio files into ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format. The MP3 File Manager software is pre- instal[...]

46 T ransferring MP3 audio files fr om the computer to your Network W alkman 1 Connect your Network Walkman to your computer. Connect the small connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable into the USB jack on the Network Walkman, then the large connector to a USB port on your computer. “CONNECT” appears in the display. 2 Click [My Computer]-[[...]

47 MP3 File Manager software operation Notes • After transferring, be sure to close the case cover to prevent liquid from entering. • Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove your Network Walkman when the MP3 File Manager software is running. If you do, operation is not guaranteed. • The ACCESS lamp blinks while your Network Walkman accesses[...]

48 Display of MP3 File Manager 1 Album list Double click this to show the included track list. Double click again to hide the track list. 2 Track list 3 Click this button to erase selected albums or tracks. 4 Click this button to erase all the albums or tracks. 5 Clicks this button to finish the MP3 File Manager. 6 A selected line turns blue You ca[...]

49 MP3 File Manager software operation Erasing audio file You can erase a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager. 1 Open the MP3 File Manager. 2 Select the title you want to erase. 3 Click the button in the screen. z Tip You can select several albums or tracks simultaneously using CTRL key or Shift key. Ho[...]

50 A A-B Repeat 19 ACCESS lamp 12, 46 Accessories 8 ATRAC3 42 ATRAC3plus 42 Audio CDs 6 AVLS (Limiting the volume) 11, 28 B Backlight 32 Battery 9 BEEP (Beep sound) 31 Bit rate 42 C CD (Audio CDs) 6 CD-ROM 8, 12 Clock 26, 27 Computer 6, 12, 45 D DATE-TIME 27 Display 11, 18, 39 Display mode 22 Download 6 E EMD service 6, 13 Explorer (Windows Explore[...]

51 O OpenMG 42 P PC CLK 26 Playback 14 R Regroup 33 Remaining battery indication 9 Repeat 17 Repeat count 21 Reset 36 RETURN 44 S Sentence Repeat 20 Serial Number 8 Shuffle Repeat 17 Skip to the beginning of a track 16 SonicStage 12 Sound preset (Digital sound preset) 23 T Time Setting 26, 27 Title 22 Track Repeat 18 Transferring 6, 12, 46 Troubles[...]

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