3-043-280-15(1) Portable Memory Stick Player Operating Instructions NW-MS7 © 2000 Sony Corporation
For the customers in the United States Notice for users Owner’s Record On the supplied software The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of the player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. • 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.
Advanced Operations (OpenMG Jukebox) Table of Contents Overview .......................................... 4 What you can do with “Memory Stick Walkman” ... 4 On copyright protection .............. 5 On “MagicGate Memory Stick” ... 6 Other features ............................... 7 System requirements ................... 7 About this manual ........................... 8 To use the Help files .................... 8 Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking ...........................
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 copyrights of its holders.
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.
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. Because it is removable, the “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage.
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 displayed for up to three lines. • Jog lever: easy to operate, with a simple ejection mechanism for “MagicGate Memory Stick.” • High speed data transfer using the supplied USB cable.
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 Jukebox software. – Memory Stick Walkman Help: Help files on how to use Memory Stick Walkman when connected to a computer.
Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Your Memory Stick Player comes with the following items. • Memory Stick Player (1) • Headphones extension cord (1) • “MagicGate Memory Stick” (1) • USB cable (1) • Headphones (1) • AC power adaptor (1) • Strap (for U.S.A. and Canadian model only) (1) • Carrying pouch (except for U.S.A.
Step 2: Charging the battery Please charge the battery before using the player. To use power from an AC wall outlet, connect the AC power adaptor to Memory Stick Walkman as shown below. You can use the player while charging the battery also. 1 Connect the DC/USB adaptor to Memory Stick Walkman. DC/USB adaptor DC/USB adaptor plug 2 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 5.5V jack of the DC/USB adaptor and to the wall outlet. BATTERY CHARGE lamp to wall outlet to DC IN 5.
Step 3: Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software 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. Connect the USB cable only after you have restarted the computer after installation. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Step 3: Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software (continued) 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 EMD services. For details on registration, refer to the supplied leaflet.
Basic Operations Transferring music data from the computer to Memory Stick Walkman 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 format audio files. Please refer to the online help for more information. 1 Connect Memory Stick Walkman to your computer. 1 Insert “MagicGate Memory Stick.
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. Portable Player window (the music files inside the “Memory Stick” appear) zIf the Start-Up function is ON The OpenMG Jukebox software automatically starts when Memory Stick Walkman is connected to your computer.
To stop the recording Click x. The recording will be interrupted. Click z again to continue the recording. zTo select only certain items Click the check box of the contents you do not want to record to remove the check, then click z. zOn the bit rate You can choose the bit rate among 132kbps, 105kbps, 66kbps. If you choose a higher bit rate, recording will have better sound quality, however the recordable time will be shorter.
Listening to music with Memory Stick Walkman 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. “MagicGate Memory Stick“ Memory Stick slot 2 Connect the headphones. To use the headphones extension cord to i jack Headphones extension cord to i jack 3 Start playback. 2Press the VOLUME +/- button up or down to adjust the volume. 1Press the Jog lever.
On other operations To take out the “Memory Stick” Slide the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Jog lever Press upwards EJECT lever l Press Press downwards On the display To Operation of the Jog lever Pause 1) Press while in playback mode. Go to the beginning of the actual track Press upwards once. Go to previous tracks Press upwards continuously. Track number Go to the beginning of the next track Press downwards once.
Advanced Operations (Memory Stick Walkman) Playing in various modes Jog lever 3 Select ON-1 or ON-2 using the Jog lever. 4 Press the Jog lever. 5 Press the MENU button. The display returns to normal. MENU button Note If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing the bass, turn down the volume. To exit from the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu or press the MENU button. To cancel the MEGA BASS effect Select OFF in step 3.
Playing tracks repeatedly (REPEAT) 6 Press the MENU button. The display returns to normal. You can play tracks repeatedly in three waysall repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat. To exit from the Menu mode Menu Playback mode Display indication* OFF normal none Select [RETURN] in the menu or press the MENU button.
Playing in various modes (continued) Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. 1 Changing the display mode You can change the display mode and display the track number, the remaining time, etc. while in playback or stop mode. Press the MENU button. The menu is displayed. 2 Select “AVLS” using the Jog lever. DISPLAY button REPEAT OFF AVLS NORM BEEP OFF 3 Press the Jog lever. Press the DISPLAY button.
Locking the controls (Hold) To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. Changing the settings of Memory Stick Walkman Jog lever MENU button L HOLD switch To turn off the beep sound (BEEP) 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 appears in the display.
Changing the settings of Memory Stick Walkman (continued) To change the display backlight setting (LIGHT) You can select from the following 3 settings. Menu Backlight mode OFF always off ON turns on during operation* OPR turns on for three seconds after each operation To adjust the LCD contrast (CONTRAST) 1 2 * The battery life is shorter if ON is selected. 1 2 Select “LIGHT” using the Jog lever. 3 Press the Jog lever. 4 Select the contrast using the Jog lever.
To format the “Memory Stick” (FORMAT) 6 Press the Jog lever. “FORMATTING” appears in the display, and the formatting of the “Memory Stick” begins. If you need to format the “Memory Stick,” use this player. If formatted, all data previously recorded on the “Memory Stick” will be erased. Be sure to check the data of the “Memory Stick” before formatting (data recorded using other devices will also be erased).
Changing the settings of Memory Stick Walkman (continued) 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. FORMAT DATE&TIME 3 Press the Jog lever. A cursor appears under the year. DATE&TIME 2000 Y 1 M 1 D 0:00 4 Set the year using the Jog lever.
Menu Press the Jog lever to go to the next step. Press the MENU button to display the menu. v Press the Jog lever upwards or downwards to select an item. [RETURN]* (page 18) BASS OFF * Select [RETURN], then press the Jog lever to exit from the menu.
Advanced Operations (OpenMG Jukebox) Names and functions of the OpenMG Jukebox window 1 2 3 qa 0 4 9 5 8 7 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: opens the Portable Player window (page 27) 5 Edit My Select: opens the My Select window.
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. qs qd qf qg qh qj ql qs You can use these buttons to operate the OpenMG Jukebox software (see page 26 for more information).
Menu Reference Properties Shows information on the currently selected album/song. OpenMG Jukebox [View] menu [File] menu CD Recorder Opens the OpenMG CD Recorder window. Switches the OpenMG Jukebox to “Simple Mode” window. Internet Cover Art Accesses the Web site for the EMD service supporting OpenMG or CD database. Displays images registered in the album as jacket illustrations. File Import Music Visualizer MP3/ WAV: Starts up OpenMG File Importer.
Single Repeat Delete Repeats the currently played song. Deletes the currently selected song from the portable player. 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 “My Select Album.” Add Songs Adds the currently selected song to the currently created “My Select” album.
Menu Reference (continued) Menu items for the “Simple Mode” OpenMG CD Recorder Play [Control] menu Plays the currently selected album/song. Rec Pause Starts recording of an audio CD. Pauses playback. Stop Stop Stops recording of an audio CD. Stops playback. Play Next Plays an audio CD. You cannot play an audio CD while recording is performed. Locates the beginning of the next song in the currently played album. Pause Previous Pauses playback of an audio CD.
Transferring data from the “Memory Stick” to the computer (Check-In) You can return the tracks recorded on a “Memory Stick” back to the hard drive of your computer (Check-In). You can return them only to the same computer from which the tracks have been Checked-Out. 1 Connect Memory Stick Walkman to your computer and start the OpenMG Jukebox software. The Portable Player window appears. See pages 13 and 14 for details. 2 Click the track you want to CheckIn in the Portable Player window, button.
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 4 Click “OpenMG Jukebox” from the list. Click Add/Remove. The OpenMG Jukebox software is uninstalled. Note After installation, the compact disc may not start playing automatically when inserted into the CDROM drive.
Other Information Precautions On handling the “Memory Stick” A B On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 5.5V jack. LOCK 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. C On installation • Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. • Never wrap the player in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor.
Precautions (continued) 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 use in potentially hazardous situations. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Troubleshooting 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 online help “Troubleshooting” contents, too.
Troubleshooting (continued) On charging Symptom Cause/Remedy The battery does not last even when recharged. c If you use the player where the temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the battery does not function. c You need to replace the battery. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer. The battery is quickly exhausted. c When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied AC power adaptor, otherwise the battery is quickly exhausted.
Other Symptom Cause/Remedy The buttons do not operate. c Make sure the HOLD switch is OFF. (page 21) c You must recharge the battery. (page 10) There is no beep sound to indicate that operation has been accepted. c Set the BEEP setting to ON in the menu. (page 21) The EJECT lever does not work. c You must release the DC/USB adaptor. (page 10) Cannot connect the DC/USB adaptor. c Make sure the DC/USB adaptor is correctly connected with the SONY logo on the upper side.
Troubleshooting (continued) Error messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Message Meaning Remedy ACCESS Accessing the “Memory Stick.” This is not an error. Please wait for access to be finished. Do not take out the “Memory Stick” or unplug the AC power adaptor. CANNOT PLAY • The player cannot playback certain contents of this “Memory Stick” due to a difference in format. • The data‘s playback date has expired.
Message Meaning Remedy NO DATA There are no tracks inside “MagicGate Memory Stick.” Use the OpenMG Jukebox to Check-Out music items. NO STICK There is no “Memory Stick” inserted. Insert a “Memory Stick.” PC CONNECT The player is connected to the computer. This is not an error. You can operate using the OpenMG Jukebox software, but you cannot operate the controls on the player.
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 Supplied accessories 64MB “MagicGate Memory Stick” AC power adaptor DC/USB adaptor Headphones Headphones extension cord USB cable CD-ROM Strap (For U.S.A. and Canadian model only) Carrying pouch (except for U.S.A.
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 terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not guarantee conversion among other media.
Glossary (continued) “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 music file, Check it back In, and then Check it Out again.
Restrictions on copyright protection 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 be used with a computer on which the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software has been installed. 2.
Looking at the controls (rear) 7 Memory Stick Walkman (front) 7 Strap hole for attaching the strap (supplied with U.S.A.
DC/USB adaptor (front) 1 BATTERY CHARGE lamp (page 10) 2 Connector (page 10) 3 DC IN 5.
E Index A AC power adaptor album title ATRAC3 AVLS 9, 10, 13, 31, 33, 36 15, 17, 20, 26, 27 41 20 EMD services 12 erasure prevention switch 13, 23, 33, 35 Explorer 31 F FORMAT formatting 23, 31 23, 31, 38 B Backlight 22, 35 BASS 18 Battery 10, 34, 37 BATTERY CHARGE lamp 10, 45 BEEP 21 beginning of the track 17 Bit rate 15, 42 C CD (compact disc) 14 CD drive 14 CD Recorder 14, 30 CD-ROM 11 charging 10, 34, 37 Check-In 5, 31, 42 Check-Out 5, 15, 39, 42 computer 4, 11, 13, 31, 36 CONTRAST 22 copyright p
M T MagicGate 4, 6, 41 “MagicGate Memory Stick” 4, 9, 13, 16, 41 “Memory Stick” 6, 13, 16, 41 insert 13, 16 Menu 25, 28 MP3 42 O online help 8 OpenMG 4, 41 OpenMG Jukebox software 4, 11, 14, 26, 28 OpenMG CD Recorder 14, 30 optimizing the CD drive 14 TITLE 25 transferring 13, 31 to your computer to the “Memory Stick” troubleshooting 35 31 13 U upgrading uninstalling Usage Rule USB cable USB driver 43 32 43 9, 13, 36, 45 13 V volume 16 W P pause 17 playback 16 Portable Player window 14, 27 previou
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