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Sony Memory Stick Walkman NW-MS7 Operating Instructions Manual

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NW-MS7
© 2000 Sony Corporation
3-043-280-15(1)

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

  • Page 2: Notice For Users

    • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ...

  • Page 4: Overview

    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.

  • Page 5: On Copyright Protection

    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”...

  • Page 6: On "Magicgate Memory Stick

    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”...

  • Page 7: Other Features

    • Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services “MagicGate Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick,” trademarks of Sony Corporation. OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    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: –...

  • Page 9: Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking

    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) •...

  • Page 10: Step 2: Charging The Battery

    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. Connect the DC/USB adaptor to Memory Stick Walkman.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Installing The Openmg Jukebox Software

    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.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Basic Operations Transferring Music Data From The

    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.

  • Page 14: Start Recording

    Transferring music data from the computer to Memory Stick Walkman (continued) 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. zIf the Start-Up function is ON The OpenMG Jukebox software automatically starts when Memory Stick Walkman is connected to your computer.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Listening To Music With Memory Stick Walkman

    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. Insert a recorded “MagicGate Memory Stick” into Memory Stick Walkman. “MagicGate Memory Stick“...

  • Page 17: On Other Operations

    On other operations Jog lever Operation of the Jog lever Pause Press while in playback mode. Go to the beginning Press upwards once. of the actual track Go to previous Press upwards tracks continuously. Go to the beginning Press downwards once. of the next track Go to the beginning Press downwards...

  • Page 18: Advanced Operations (Memory Stick Walkman)

    Advanced Operations (Memory Stick Walkman) Playing in various modes MENU button Emphasizing the bass sound (BASS) Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. Menu Sound quality normal play ON-1 Mega Bass (moderate effect) ON-2 Mega Bass (strong effect) Press the MENU button.

  • Page 19: Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat)

    Playing tracks repeatedly (REPEAT) You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways- all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat. Menu Playback mode Display indication* normal none all tracks repeatedly current track repeatedly SHUF all tracks F SHUF repeatedly in random order * The display indication appears after step 5.

  • Page 20: Protecting Your Hearing (Avls)

    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. Press the MENU button. The menu is displayed. Select “AVLS” using the Jog lever. REPEAT OFF AVLS NORM BEEP...

  • Page 21: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    Locking the controls (Hold) To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. HOLD switch 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...

  • Page 22: To Change The Display Backlight Setting (Light)

    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 always off turns on during operation* turns on for three seconds after each operation * The battery life is shorter if ON is selected.

  • Page 23: To Format The "Memory Stick" (Format)

    To format the “Memory Stick” (FORMAT) 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).

  • Page 24: To Set The Date And Time (Date & Time)

    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.

  • Page 25: Menu

    Menu Press the MENU button to display the menu. [RETURN]* (page 18) BASS REPEAT (page 19) AVLS (page 20) BEEP (page 21) LIGHT (page 22) (page 22) CONTRAST TITLE (see below) FORMAT** (page 23) DATE&TIME (page 24) On the TITLE menu You can choose between “ENG”...

  • Page 26: Advanced Operations (Openmg Jukebox)

    Advanced Operations (OpenMG Jukebox) Names and functions of the OpenMG Jukebox window 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.
  • Page 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. qs You can use these buttons to operate the OpenMG Jukebox software (see page 26 for more information).

  • Page 28: Menu Reference

    Displays images registered in the album as jacket illustrations. Music Visualizer Starts up Music Visualizer. Shown only with Sony VAIO series computers in which Media Bar 3.0 or later is installed. Operation Panel Shows/hides the button/control information of the OpenMG Jukebox.
  • Page 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 The “Edit My Select” window opens to create a new “My Select Album”.

  • Page 30: Openmg Cd Recorder

    Menu Reference (continued) 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.

  • Page 31: Transferring Data From The "Memory Stick" To The Computer (Check-In)

    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.

  • Page 32: Uninstalling The Openmg Jukebox

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

  • Page 33: Other Information Precautions

    Other Information Precautions 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.

  • Page 34: Notes On The Rechargeable Battery

    “Memory Stick” was in the player, we recommend that the “Memory Stick” be left in the player when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.) Notes on the rechargeable battery •...

  • Page 35: 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.
  • Page 36 The battery is full. (If the charging stops even when the battery is low, this may be due to a problem with the battery life. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer.) Cause/Remedy c Please wait for the authentication of the OpenMG Jukebox (page 41) to be finished.
  • Page 37 You must release the DC/USB adaptor. (page 10) c Make sure the DC/USB adaptor is correctly connected with the SONY logo on the upper side. (page 10) c Remove and reinsert the “Memory Stick.” c Press the Release button gently and then pull the DC/USB adaptor.

  • Page 38: Error Messages

    Troubleshooting (continued) Error messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Meaning Message ACCESS Accessing the “Memory Stick.” CANNOT PLAY • The player cannot playback certain • The data‘s playback date has expired. • The current date has not been set to •...
  • Page 39 Stick” using this player. (See below “To delete abnormal data from the Memory Stick.”) If the problem persists, bring both the player and the “Memory Stick” to your nearest Sony dealer. button on the OpenMG Jukebox to Check-In all data you...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    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 ratio (S/N)

  • Page 41: Glossary

    Note is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not guarantee conversion among other media. “MagicGate Memory Stick”...
  • Page 42 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.

  • Page 43: Restrictions On Copyright Protection By Openmg

    Under the supervision of SDMI, this software prohibits recording of music with a copy prohibition signal. 8. Upgrading the supplied OpenMG Jukebox This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony and SDMI. If this arrangement is modified in the future, some of the software functions may become unavailable. Sony may...

  • Page 44: Looking At The Controls

    Looking at the controls 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.
  • Page 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)

  • Page 46: Index

    Index AC power adaptor album title ATRAC3 AVLS Backlight BASS Battery BATTERY CHARGE lamp BEEP beginning of the track 17 Bit rate CD (compact disc) CD drive CD Recorder CD-ROM charging Check-In Check-Out computer CONTRAST copyright protection technology DATE&TIME DC/USB adaptor display DISPLAY button display mode...
  • Page 47 MagicGate 4, 6, 41 “MagicGate Memory Stick” 4, 9, 13, 16, 41 “Memory Stick” 6, 13, 16, 41 insert Menu 25, 28 online help OpenMG 4, 41 OpenMG Jukebox software 4, 11, 14, 26, 28 OpenMG CD Recorder optimizing the CD drive pause playback Portable Player window...
  • Page 48 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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