Sony NW-S23 - S2 Sports Network Walkman 256 MB Digital Player driver and firmware
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Operating Instructions - Page 2
... on the rear side of the player (see page 8). Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. 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...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified.
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.
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... counts 21
Changing the display mode 22 Selecting the group display mode ....... 23
Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset 23
Selecting the Sound quality 23 Adjusting the Sound quality 24 Locking the controls (HOLD 25 Storing non-audio data 25
Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman
Adjusting the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer's built-in clock 26...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
... (pre-installed software) to transfer and store them as MP3 format audio files.
3 Enjoy music with your
Network Walkman.
Audio CDs
MP3, WAV and Windows® Media Format Audio Files
Download the latest audio files! Store favorite songs!
USB connection
You can display the data stored in the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer when your Network Walkman is connected to the computer...
Operating Instructions - Page 7
... Network Walkman as MP3 format files. • Continuous playback time with a battery
NW-S21/S23: Approximately 70*1 hours • Recording time*2
NW-S21: 128MB built-in flash memory, more than 5 hours 50 minutes. NW-S23: 256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 minutes. • The supplied SonicStage software enables you to record songs from audio CDs to the hard disk of your computer...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
... of your Network Walkman.
Serial NO.
• Dedicated USB cable (1)
Serial Number
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No
• Arm band (1) • CD-ROM for the SonicStage software (1) • Operating Instructions (1) • SonicStage Operating Instructions (1) • CD-ROM for the...
Operating Instructions - Page 12
... Import audio files into the SonicStage software.
For details, refer to the manual "SonicStage operating instructions."
3 Connect your Network Walkman to your computer.
Connect the small connector of the 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.
ACCESS lamp
to the USB jack
to a USB port...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
... USB cable. • Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of your Network
Walkman. • The control buttons on your Network Walkman are all disabled while it is connected to a computer. • You can display the data stored in the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer when your Network
Walkman is connected to the computer.
4 Transfer audio...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
... or Repeat, are performed by group.
Track1 Track2 Track3
Track1
Track1 Track2 Track3
Track1
Transferring by group
The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are always grouped when transferred to the built-in flash memory.
z Tip A group created by SonicStage software has priority over one created by MP3 File Manager software on your Network Walkman.
continued
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Operating Instructions - Page 25
Advanced Operations
Locking the controls (HOLD)
You can protect your Network Walkman against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it.
HOLD switch
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...
Operating Instructions - Page 26
B Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman
Adjusting the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer's built-in clock
If the function is set to "ON," the time setting of your Network Walkman is automatically adjusted to the computer's built-in clock when your Network Walkman is connected and audio file transferring is executed (the SonicStage software must be started). "ON" is ...
Operating Instructions - Page 33
... 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 file, make sure that you connect your Network Walkman to the computer and use the SonicStage software.
* The order of songs...
Operating Instructions - Page 34
... format memory while playing music.
("FORMAT" will not be displayed in the menu screen.) • The MP3 File Manager software and MP3 audio files transferred with this software are erased as a result of formatting. If the MP3 File Manager software is erased, you can restore it from the supplied CD-ROM, or download it from the Sony customer service website...
Operating Instructions - Page 35
... of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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... installed.
"CONNECT" is not displayed when connecting to the computer with the dedicated USB cable.
Your Network Walkman is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer. Song cannot be transferred to your Network Walkman.
Cause/Remedy
An operating system not compatible with the software is used. c For details, refer to the separate manual "SonicStage operating
instructions...
Operating Instructions - Page 40
... computer and then format your Network Walkman. For details, refer to "To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory" on page 40.
If there is no audio files in the built-in flash memory, use the SonicStage software to transfer audio files.
To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory
If "CANNOT PLAY," "EXPIRED," "FILE ERROR," or "MG ERROR" is displayed...
Operating Instructions - Page 42
... that securely manages music content from the EMD/Audio CD on a personal computer. Application software that is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content when recording on the hard drive. This allows you to enjoy music content on the computer, but prevents unauthorized transmission of this content across a network (or elsewhere). This PC copyright protection complies with...
Operating Instructions - Page 45
...-ROM) first. If you use a computer that is not installed with the SonicStage software, you need to install the driver file for your Network Walkman from the Sony customer service website ([http://www.supportnwwalkman.com] for European model, [http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport] for US and Canadian model, [http:// www.css.ap.sony.com/] for the other models).
System requirements • OS: Windows...
Operating Instructions - Page 47
... USB cable.
• Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of your Network Walkman.
• The control buttons on your Network Walkman are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.
• You can display the data stored in the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer when your Network Walkman is connected to the computer.
• MP3 audio...
Operating Instructions - Page 50
... the volume) 11, 28
B
Backlight
32
Battery
9
BEEP (Beep sound) 31
Bit rate
42
C
CD (Audio CDs) CD-ROM Clock Computer
6 8, 12 26, 27 6, 12, 45
D
DATE-TIME Display Display mode Download
27 11, 18, 39 22 6
E
EMD service
6, 13
Explorer (Windows Explorer)
13, 25, 47
F
Fast-forward
16
Fast-rewind
16
Formatting
34
G Group
15, 23
H
Headphones...