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Portable Memory Stick Audio Player
Network Walkman
Operating Instructions
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
NW-MS70D/MS90D/MS77DR
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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WARNING For the customers in the United States To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Owner’s Record Do not install the appliance in a confined The model number is located in the front and the serial space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. number is located inside the “Memory Stick” slot cover of the player (see page 10). Record the serial number in the space provided below. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the Refer to them whenever y
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For the customers in the Declaration of Conformity Netherlands Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NW-MS70D NW-MS90D Voor de Klanten in Nederland NW-MS77DR Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. deze in als klein chemisch Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San afval(KCA). Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter
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OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Notice for users SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate Memory Stick” is trademark of Sony On the supplied software Corporation. • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright Corporation. holder. “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks • In no event
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Table of Contents Overview ............................................ 6 Adjusting the sound quality .......... 31 What you can do with your Network Locking the controls (HOLD) .......... 32 Walkman ................................... 6 Storing data other than audio files .... 32 Other features ................................. 7 Adjusting the settings of your On “MagicGate Memory Stick” ..... 8 Network Walkman Using “Memory Stick” (not supplied) Adjusting the time setting of your on your Netw
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Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman First, you need to install the SonicStage Software into your computer. 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. MP3, WAV and EMD (Electric Music ® Windows Media Audio CDs Distribution) Services Format Audio Files 1 Store digital audio files on your computer. Download the latest audio files! Store favorite
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Other features • Compact size, light weight, skip-proof operation, scratch resistant, high portability. 1 • Approximately 44 hours* of continuous playback with a rechargeable nickel hydride battery. • Hybrid drive: you can store digital audio files in the built-in flash memory or MagicGate-compatible “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 2 • NW-MS70D/MS77DR: The 256MB built-in flash memory enables more than 11 hours* of recording time. 2 • NW-MS90D: The 512MB built-in flash memory enables more than
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What you can do with your Network Walkman (continued) On “MagicGate Memory Stick” What is a “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a 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. Because it is removable, the “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage. Sizes of “Memory Stick” There are two sizes of “
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Using “Memory Stick” (not supplied) on your Network Walkman Prepare MagicGate-compatible “Memory Stick Duo”. “Memory Stick” is not supplied with your Network Walkman. Although there are several types of “Memory Stick”, MagicGate-compatible “ Memory Stick Duo” is the only media that supports your Network Walkman. When you purchase “Memory Stick”, make sure that you select MagicGate-compatible “Memory Stick Duo” with a logo and logo. Note The memory capacity of MagicGate-compatible “Memory Stick
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Step 1: Checking the package contents Please check the accessories in the package. • AC power adaptor (for the supplied USB cradle) (1) • Carrying pouch (1) NW-MS70D/MS77DR NW-MS90D (US model) • Neck strap (1) • Extension headphone cord (1) • Network Walkman (1) • Optical digital cable (1) • Headphones (1) (Only for NW-MS77DR) • CD-ROM (1) • Operating instructions (1) • SonicStage Operating Instructions (1) For the customer of NW-MS90D NW-MS90D (Non-US model) (Non-US model) • Network Walkman (1)
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Step 2: Charging the battery Charge the built-in battery before using your Network Walkman. Connect the AC power adaptor as illustrated below. The control buttons on your Network Walkman are all disabled while it is attached to the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. Connect the DC plug of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle. Connect the AC plug to a wall outlet. NW-MS70D/MS90D to wall outlet AC power adaptor to
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Step 2: Charging the battery (continued) 2 Attach your Network Walkman to the supplied USB cradle or the recording USB cradle. Note Be sure to attach your Network Walkman in the direction of the arrow as illustrated below. NW-MS70D/MS90D USB cradle connector CHARGE lamp Access lamp USB Cradle NW-MS77DR USB cradle connector Access lamp Recording USB cradle CHARGE lamp The CHARGE lamp on the USB cradle or Battery duration (for continuous use) the recording USB cradle lights up and ATRAC3 format: A
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Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Network Walkman Front side Rear side 1 VOL (+/–) control (Page 23, 35) 6 Display (Page 14, 27, 53 to 55) For details on the display and icons, refer to 2 Headphone plug (Page 25) page 14. 3 Plug cover (Page 25 to 26) 7 Shuttle switch (Page 24, 27 to 44) 4 SOUND/AVLS button (Page 30, 35) 8 Play/Stop button (Page 23 to 24, 27 to 44) 5 “Memory Stick” Eject button (Page 15, 19, 24) 9 RESET button (Page 48) 0 USB cradle
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Locating controls (continued) Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 27) 3 AVLS indication (page 35) Displays track number, track name, current The indication appears while the AVLS date and time (page 28 to 34), ERROR function is activated. MESSAGE (page 18, 53 to 55) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display 4 Digital sound preset indication mode. For details, refer to “Changing the (page 30 to 31) display mode” on page 28. The current sound setting is displayed. And for
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Basic Operations Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman 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 SonicStage software with this package before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer (update programs may be available.) 1 Install the SonicStage softw
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Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman (continued) 4 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor*. Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle, and then to a wall outlet. 2 Connect the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle to the computer. Connect the small connector of the dedicated USB cable into the USB jack on the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle, and the large connec
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Basic Operations 4 Attach your Network Walkman to the USB cradle or the recording USB cradle. “CONNECT” is indicated in the Network Walkman display, and the access lamp blinks while accessing the computer. Note Be sure to attach your Network Walkman in the arrow direction as illustrated. NW-MS70D/MS90D USB cradle connector Access lamp USB cradle NW-MS77DR USB cradle Access lamp connector Recording USB cradle Notes • The access lamp blinks while your Network Walkman accesses the computer. • Do no
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Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman (continued) 5 Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory or MagicGate-compatible “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied), refer to the separate manual “SonicStage Operating Instructions.” z Tip For information on transferring audio files back to the computer, refer to the manual “SonicStage Operating Instructions” or online Help for the SonicStage software. Not
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Basic Operations Recording onto your Network Walkman — Only for NW-MS77DR You can record songs onto your Network Walkman from a digital audio device (e.g. CD player) using an optical digital cable (supplied), or an analog audio device (e.g. cassette tape player) using a connecting cord (not supplied), not via computer. Note Recording from a digital audio device using an optical digital cable is possible only with a sound source (CD, MD, etc.) of 44.1 kHz sampling frequency. When recording a soun
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Recording onto your Network Walkman (continued) 2 Connect the Network Walkman to a digital/analog audio device. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the recording USB cradle, and then to a wall outlet. 2 Connect the recording USB cradle and the digital/analog audio device. Connect the recording cable to the LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack on the recording USB cradle, and then to the digital out (optical) jack* on the digital audio device. CD player, c
