Sony NW-S4 User's Manual
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1. Your Network Walkman comes with the following items e Network Walkman 1 e USB cable 1 CD ROM OpenMG Jukebox e Size AA LR6 alkaline battery 1 installation disc 1 e NW S4 Operating Instructions 1 OpenMG Jukebox Operating S Instructions 1 About the Serial Number Headphones 1 The serial number provided for your device is required for the customer registration The number is located inside the battery compartment Slide in the OPEN direction Serial Number peyejys Hua i Parts and controls Refer to the page numbers indicated in parentheses for details 1 VOL volume page 10 6 Battery compartment 2 Display page 11 page 7 3 SHIFT button pages 12 13 7 Strap holder 4 B M play stop button 8 HOLD switch page 14 page 10 9 Headphones jack page 10 5 k lt gt gt i MEGA BASS M ODE 10 AVLS switch page 14 buttons pages 11 12 13 1 USB connector page 9 Inserting the battery Notes e If you do not use the battery correctly it may become damaged from leakage and corrosion For best results Make sure the polarity is correct Do not charge a dry cell battery Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the player for an extended period of time If you have battery leakage replace the battery with a new one after cleaning the ba2. first time the window for installing the driver appears Follow the instructions in the window Click OK when the dialog box that says the driver is not digitally signed appears in Windows 2000 Network Walkman is inactive while connected to the computer e Use of this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed Network Walkman may not work if certain USB devices are connected at the same time Some computers may not work correctly after recovering from the suspended mode Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it When you close the lid of USB connector push it securely until it is locked In order to check out digital audio files from your computer first you must install the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software and then import digital audio files to OpenMG Jukebox For details refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating Instructions 1 Connect Network Walkman to your computer You can see PC on the display when you connect Network Walkman to your powered PC This means that the power to Network Walkman is supplied from the PC Face the gt mark To the USB upward connector To the USB connector ey gt C1 USB cable supplied 2 Transfer the music file to Network Walkman Check out For details on how to operate refer to the Open MG Jukebox Operating Instructions OTip To transfer the song back to the computer check in
3. Check out is to transfer music files from a personal computer to an external device media such as Network Walkman Returning checked out music files to the same computer is to check in You cannot move checked out music files to another computer You can check out a music file check it back in and then check it out again an infinite number of times The SDMI rules provide that up to four copies of a music file can be checked out at one time OpenMG employs a method whereby three copies of a song can be checked out simultaneously while the fourth copy is maintained as a master on your PC If three copies of the same song are checked out at a given time one copy of the song needs to be checked in to the computer in order to create an additional check out MP3 MP3 which stands for MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 a standard for audio files compression determined by the Motion Picture Experts Group an ISO International Organization for Standardization working group It enables compression of audio files to about 1 10 of the data size of a standard compact disc Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is disclosed there are various encoders decoders that are compliant with this standard including freeware that is available for no charge Thus the MP3 standard is widely used in the computer field SDMI SDMI which stands for Secure Digital Music Initiative is a forum that consists of over 130 companies in the fields of recorded audio content compu
4. computer does not authenticate Netw ork Walkman gt There is a communication error between your computer and Network Walkman Disconnect the USB cable reconnect it and then restart OpenMG Jukebox gt You are using a USB hub Network Walkman may not work when connected to certain USB hubs Connect the USB cable to your computer s USB port UOICULIOJU 18410 i 21 22 Glossary ATRAC3 ATRAC3 which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD resulting an increased data capacity for the media Bit rate Indicates the data amount per second The rate is reflected in bps bit per second In OpenMG Jukebox the bit rate for recording an audio CD or converting MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format can be chosen from 132 kbps 105kbps 66kbps 105 kbps means 105000 bits of information per second If the bit rate is large that means a large amount of information is used to play music Comparing music of the same format a 105 kbps data offers better sound quality than 66 kbps data and 132 kbps data offers better sound quality than 105 kbps data However audio files in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods and thus sound quality cannot be determined by simply comparing the bit rate Check in Check out
5. problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing SONY will replace it However SONY bears no other responsibility The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated e Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice e Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty Program 2001 Sony Corporation Documentation 2001 Sony Corporation Network Walkman is trademark of Sony Corporation OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows NT Windows Media Windows Millennium Edition and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Table of Contents OvervieW ns 4 What you can do with your Network Walkman 4 Getting Started Unpacking s Parts and controls Or Inserting the battery cccceeee 7 Installing the armband 2 2 8 Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman Check Out ossee 9 Listen
6. 3 231 119 12 1 SON Y Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions XUJALIKVITIVIASN NW S4 2001 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model number is located on the battery compartment lid and serial number is located inside of the battery compartment see page 5 Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No NW S4 Serial No INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fro
7. a the Internet EMD service have playback time restriction When you playback a song with playback time restriction the timeout icon page 11 goes on If you try to playback a song whose playback period is already expired the timeout icon flashes and playback of the next song begins We recommended you to check in or delete the expired song in the player to the computer using the OpenMG Jukebox software OpenMG Jukebox will not playback the expired song and the expired song will not be available for check out to Network Walkman Delete these songs as needed Note If you delete the expired song in the Network Walkman player while connected to the computer that you checked out the song from the original data of that song on the computer is also deleted suorne1sdo pooueapy i 15 16 Using Network Walkman in combination with Windows Media Player 7 If you install Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 you can transfer a WMA file to your Network Walkman and play it back Refer to the online help for Windows Media Player 7 for detailed operations Playing back WMA files with Network Walkman Installing Windows Media Player 7 and the dedicated plug ins e Refer to http www openmg com for the details on how to obtain Windows Media Player 7 e To use Windows Media Player 7 in combination with your Network Walkman you need to install the dedicated plug in software This software has been already installed
8. cecceseeesteseetesteseesesnesesneees 10 14 G W Go backward WAV RS re NE ne Go forwardi onene Windows Media Player 7 Window Media Technologies WMT Ms ce dye a 5 anA 23 WMA nier 4 16 23 0 OpenMG Jukebox 9 15 16 17 21 23 P Parts and controls ccccccceseseeeseeeeeees 6 Playback Precautions http www world sony com Sony Corporation Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan
9. computer recognizes your Network Walkman and the songs downloaded in Network Walkman are shown on the Music On Device window of Windows Media Player 7 If the computer can not recognize your Network Walkman press the F5 key suorne1sdo pooueapy 3 Transfer copy the songs to your Network Walkman Select a WMA file you want to transfer copy to your Network Walkman and click on the Copy Music button on Windows Media Player 7 window This starts copying the selected song and its title is added to the Music On Device window Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player 7 for details on copying music to a portable device 17 18 Other Information Precautions Safety Do not drop or vigorously shake the player It may damage the unit Installation Do not place the player in a location where it is e On an unstable surface e Very humid or no ventilation e Subject to excessive dust e Subject to direct sunlight or extreme heat e Ina car with its windows closed e Ina magnetized location near a magnet speaker or TV Operation If Network Walkman player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or if it is placed in a very damp environment moisture may condense on the parts inside Network Walkman player Should this occur Network Walkman player may not work properly Remove the battery and let Network Walkman player sit for approximately two or three hours or until the moisture eva
10. ing of the before tracks Press Mil repeatedly Go forward During playback Press gt gt and hold Go backward During playback Press k and hold Using the display information You can check play status battery life and other information on Network Walkman display Indication of Timeout contents Depending on the time limited rights associated with certain music content the playback period MEGA BASS may expire The indication flashes page 13 if the playback period has expired BASSIE q Remaining Play Volume indicators battery life While playing the B icon and the song number appear Repeat mode While changing the volume page 12 VOL and the volume level appear suone1odo 2iseg i 11 Advanced Operations Playing songs repeatedly MODE There are three ways to play songs All Repeat 1 Repeat and Shuffle Repeat gt gt i MODE SHIFT To play songs repeatedly while holding down the SHIFT button press PI MODE repeatedly Each time you press the PI MODE button the repeat mode indicator changes as follows 1 GQ gt G SHUF G no indication ees Repeat mode indicator The player repeats 1 the current song 1 Repeat G qo all songs continuously All Repeat SHUF G all songs in random order Shuffle Repeat No indicator Repeat mode off To cancel Repeat Play While holding down the SHIFT button press PPI MODE repeatedly un
11. ing to music with Network Walkman ccccccccccesseeseeseesseeee 10 Using the display information Advanced Operations Playing songs repeatedly MODE EA AEA E EEEE EE E 12 Emphasizing the bass sound MEGA BASS 13 Protecting your hearing AVES erone 14 Locking the controls HOLD 14 Playing back time limited music timeout contents 0 0 15 Using Network Walkman in combination with Windows Media Player 7 ccccecce 16 Other Information Precautions ccccccsscccesecesseeeeseeees 18 Specifications 19 Troubleshooting 20 Glossary hein names 22 INd Oxi incite Back cover This manual explains how to operate Network Walkman For details on how to use the supplied software OpenMG Jukebox refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman Network Walkman is a portable IC audio player You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the product s built in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy MP3 and WAV and WMA files 1 Store digital audio files on your computer 2 Transfer the files to Network Walkman To transfer a file in WMA format to your Network Walkman you need the Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 It is not included in Network Walkman See page 16 for details 3 Listen to your Netw ork Walkman Getting Started Started Unpacking
12. m that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Direct Response Center 1 800 222 7669 or write to Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No NW S4 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 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 interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation SON Y C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards NW S4 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Notice for users On the supplied software e 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 e In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits including claims made by third parties arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player e In the event a
13. oting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using Network 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 On the player No sound or noise is heard Check that the headphones are connected securely gt Plugs are dirty Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically gt Adjust the volume with the VOL buttons The controls on the player do not work gt If the player is connected to the computer disconnect it gt Make sure that the HOLD function is deactivated page 14 Condensation may have developed inside the player Allow it to sit for about 2 or 3 hours If the battery is weak replace it with a new one Check that the battery is inserted correctly The volume does not increase gt Make sure that the HOLD function is deactivated page 14 gt Make sure that the AVLS function is deactivated page 14 The sound is distorted Cancel the MEGA BASS page 13 Import audio files with a higher bps value The player does not function gt If Network Walkman player is connected to the computer disconnect it gt Make sure that the HOLD function is deactivated page 14 If the battery is weak replace it with a new one Check
14. out songs to Network Walkman player if 00 appears on the display The selected music data can not be played back gt The time limit of the song may be expired Some music data distributed via the Internet EMD service have playback time restriction page 15 When you playback a song with the playback time restriction the timeout icon goes on If you try to playback a song whose playback period is already expired the timeout icon flashes and playback of the next song begins The commercially available USB cable cannot be connected gt Use the supplied USB cable On the software Cannot check out songs gt The USB cable is not fully plugged in Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it gt The available memory space in Network Walkman player may be insufficient gt The song has already been checked out the maximum permitted number of times If the remaining number of times the song is allowed to be checked out is zero you cannot check out that song in which case the song is marked gt If the song has a limited playing period or playing count you may not be able to check it out to Network Walkman depending on the restrictions set by the copyright holders For details on the settings of each song contact the service or see the OpenMG Web site gt You may be trying to check out 100 or more songs to Network Walkman The maximum number of songs that can be checked out to Network Walkman is 99 Your
15. porates Headphones e 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 Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience aringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use e Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate of the people around you Cleaning Clean the casing with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may damage the finish of the casing Do not immerse in water This product is not meant to be immersed in water or to be exposed to continuous contact with water e Before opening or shutting the USB connector lid or battery compartment lid be sure to wipe off any water dust or sand from the outside of the player If the player is splashed with salt water wipe clean with a damp cloth then dry with a soft dry cloth Do not wash under running water do not use soap or detergen
16. refer to the OpenMG Jukebox software instruction manual or the online help suoreiodo 2iseg Listening to music with Network Walkman Tip The player does not have a power switch The player automatically turns off several seconds after it stops playing When you press B gt E play stop button again Network Walkman is powered on automatically and starts playing from the last song you stopped playing Pressing gt gt E starts playback from the first song if you connect and disconnect the player to the computer once Please insert the battery before use see page 7 Note When using Network Walkman be sure to disconnect it from the computer The player is deactivated while it is connected to your computer DH play stop HOLD switch 1 Connect the headphones supplied to Q jack 4 S 2 Press P E play stop Playback begins Adjust the volume with the VOL buttons If playback does not start The HOLD switch may be switched up Please release it down page 14 To stop playback Press BA play stop Note The display turns off and the power will go off several seconds after playback stops To Take the following action Go to the beginning of the next track Press PP once Go to the beginning of the succeeding tracks Press Pi repeatedly Go to the beginning of the present track Press Fed once Go to previous tracks and or the beginn
17. t and do not dry with an electric hair dryer The supplied headphones are not meant to be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water If they get wet dry them with a soft cloth Never use an electric dryer while wearing the headphones Specifications Audio specifications Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz Signal to noise ratio S N 85 dB Memory capacity 64 MB including the system software 61 1 MB available for music Available file format ATRAC3 MP3 Bit rate 32 256 kbps Sampling rate 32 44 1 48 kHz Variable bit rate files are not supported Bit rate higher than 128 kbps is not guaranteed when you select the sampling rate 32 or 48 kHz WMA Bit rate 64 160 kbps The files applied with the Microsoft Windows Media Right Manage are not supported Output Headphones jack Stereo mini jack Connector special mini jack USB 1 0 compliant General Power requirements Size AA LR6 alkaline battery x 1 USB bus power Battery life Approx 16 hours varies depending on bit rate volume etc Power consumption Approx 145 mW Dimensions approx Approx 5 3 x 1 x1 1 inches 132 1 x 24 7 x 29 0 mm w h d Mass Approx 2 1 oz 60g including battery Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C not condensed Environment temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C not condensed Supplied accessories See page 5 UO ICULIOJU 18410 fi 19 Troublesho
18. ters and consumer electronics dedicated to developing an integrated method of copyright protection technology that can be used worldwide SDMI is working to create a framework for preventing improper usage of audio files and to promote legal music distribution services The copyright protection technology OpenMG is based upon the SDMI standard Windows Media Audio One of the audio file formats which can be played back on the Microsoft Windows Media Player Installing the dedicated plug in software supplied with Network Walkman to your PC allows transferring WMA files from the Windows Media Player 7 to your Network Walkman and playing them back with it Windows Media Technology A technology including a contents management system called Windows Media Rights Manager which can encrypt contents and distribute them with their conditions for usage distribution etc Audio files supporting Windows Media Technologies WMT downloaded via EMD can be imported into and managed by OpenMG Jukebox UOIEULIOJU 1910 i 23 Index A R Repeat mode 12 S SIMI en E 23 B Serial numb r 4m 5 Battery Specifications sececcescececceseesseeseeeeees 19 Bit rate T c Time out contents cccceeeeeseeeseeeeeeee Check in Transferring the songs Check out Troubleshooting c ccceseecesteeeeseenes Connecting osetrit in U D Display information cccsceseeeeeees 11 E V EM ne rires 4 15 16 Volume os cesee
19. til the repeat indicator disappears Emphasizing the bass sound MEGA BASS Note If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing the bass turn down the volume MEGA BASS function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction SHIFT I lt MEGA BASS While holding down the SHIFT button press Hea MEGA BASS repeatedly Each time you press the kK MEGA BASS button the repeat mode indicator changes as follows BASS I BASS IE gt none Display indication Sound quality BASS I MEGA BASS moderate effect BASS I MEGA BASS strong effect none normal play To cancel the MEGA BASS effect While holding down the SHIFT button press Kt MEGA BASS repeatedly until the repeat indicator disappears suornel1sdo pooueapy p 13 Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears To limit the maximum volume level Slide the AVLS switch to LIMIT To cancel AVLS Slide the AVLS switch to NORM Locking the controls HOLD The HOLD switch locks all controls to prevent accidental operation To lock all controls Slide the HOLD switch to Controls will be locked To release the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow Playing back time limited music timeout contents Some music data distributed vi
20. ttery compartment e Thed__ mark indicates that the battery has run out Network Walkman will not function after it beeps and the display turns off Please change the battery e Be sure to use the specified battery 1 Open the battery compartment lid Slide in the OPEN direction 2 Insert the size AA LR6 alkaline battery supplied matching the and ends on the battery to those inside the battery compartment 3 Close the lid holding it down until locked Battery duration About 16 hours The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions the temperature of the location and battery type When to replace the battery Replace the battery when the battery indicator on the display page 11 reads empty 1 payers Bure9 Installing the armband Note Do not wear the unit for a long time with the armband fastened tightly 1 Install the armband attachment to the armband Slide the armband to the deepest position and fix it using the fastener 2 Lift the attachment toward the headphones jack and install it to the unit Removing While pulling the tab upward slide the attachment toward the battery compartment Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman Check out Notes Be sure to install OpenMG Jukebox before connecting Network Walkman When you connect Network Walkman to the computer for the
21. when the NW S4 driver was installed using the enclosed OpenMG Jukebox CD ROM Transferring copying a WMA file to your Network Walkman Network Walkman can only playback those WMA files that are listed in the Available File Formats in the Options dialog box on Windows Media Player 7 and are of 64 to 160 kbps Notes e If you check Enable Personal Rights Management on the CD Audio tab in the Options dialog box when recording a CD using Windows Media Player 7 the music cannot be transferred to Network Walkman To enable the music transfer remove the check mark when recording the CD It may be impossible to transfer the music contents with copyright management information such as those purchased via EMD Notes Songs checked out using the OpenMG Jukebox ATRAC3 and MP3 can also be listened on the Portable Device screen of Windows Media Player 7 but they can not be played back nor checked in to Windows Media Player 7 The transferred copied WMA files to Network Walkman from Windows Media Player 7 are shown on the OpenMG Jukebox with a amp mark and you can not playback nor check in them to the OpenMG Jukebox Portable Device tab 1 Start Windows Media Player 7 and click on the Portable Device tab The Portable Device screen appears Copy Music button Portable Device EE screen 2 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer See page 9 The
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