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    SONY@ 3-226-930-11(i) Portable Memory Stick Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions NW-MS9 0 2001 Sony Corporation[...]

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    2 For the customers in the United States Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located inside the “Memory Stick” slot cover of the player (see page 7) Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No NW-MS9 Serial No INFORMATION: This equipment has [...]

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    Table of Contents Overview 4 What you can do with your Network Walkman 4 Other features 5 On “MagicGate Memory Stick” 5 Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking 7 Step 2: Charging the rechargeable battery 8 Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to the “Memory Stick” (Check- Out) 9 Listening to music with Network Walkman 11 On other[...]

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    Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman Network Walkman is a portable Memory Stick audio player You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the “MagicGate Memory Stick” using this product, and carry it anywhere to enjoy 1 2 Store digital audio files on your computer.* Transfer the files to the Network Walkman. 3[...]

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    2 For the customers in the United States Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located inside the “Memory Stick” slot cover of the player (see page 7) Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No NW-MS9 Serial No INFORMATION: This equipment has [...]

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    l Compact size, light weight l Skip-proof: you can enjoy uninterrupted enjoyment of music during physical activities such as jogging or commuting l Approximately 10 hours of continuous playback with a rechargeable nickel hydride battery l Recordable time: up to 60 min ,80 mm ,120 min **, on the supplied 64MB “MagicGate Memory Stick “ l Backligh[...]

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    overview (continued) What is “MagicGate”? “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology for “MagicGate Memory Stick” and compliant products, such as Network Walkman Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and “MagicGate Memory Stick,” and that protected content is recorded and t[...]

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    Step 1: Unpacking Your Memory Stick Audio Player comes with the following items l Memory Stick Player (1) l Earphones (1) l “MagicGate Memory Stick” (1) l Rechargeable battery (1) l “Memory Stick” storage case (1) l Rechargeable battery carrying case (1) l Carrying pouch (1) (Except for US A model) l Battery charger (1) l AC plug adaptor (1[...]

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    8 Step 2: Charging the rechargeable battery Please charge the battery before using the player 1 Charge the battery To the wall e lamp able only with certain models) For U S A and European models: Full charging takes about 7 hours For other countries: After about 15 hours, charging ends and the lamp turns off (To get maximum performance from battery[...]

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    Transferring songs from the computer to the “Memory Stick” (Check-Out) 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 @ Insert “MagicGate Memory Stick [...]

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    Transferring songs from tie computer to “Memory Stick” (Check-Out) (continued) 2 Transfer the music file to the “Memory Stick” (Check-out) For details on how to operate, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating instructions When the cover of the USB connector is released. After releasing the cover, to reconnect, follow the steps below @ Insert[...]

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    Listening to music with Network Walkman Please charge the battery before use (see page 8) Note When using Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer Insert a recorded “MagicGate Memory Stick” into Network Walkman When the “Memory Stick” is inserted into the P slot, “ACCESS” appears 8. All the music fiies and total playi[...]

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    Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued) On other operations On the display To Operation of the Seesaw key Go to the beginning Press (W) once of the next track Go to the beginning Press (W) repeatedly of the succeeding tracks ‘1 Go to the beginning Press (H) once of the actual track Go to previous tracks I) Press (W4) repeatedly Go for[...]

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    Playing tracks repeatedly (REPEAT) You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways- all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat Menu Playback mode Display indication* REP OFF normal none REP ALL all tracks 4 repeatedly REP 1 current track 41 repeatedly REP SHUF all tracks repeatedly in random order 4 SHUF * The display indication appears after step 4[...]

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    Adjusting the sound Seesaw key MEGA BASS/ AVLS buttons Emphasizing the bass sound (MEGA BASS) Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction Press the MEGA BASS/AVLS button Each time you press the MEGA BASS/AVLS button, the MEGA BASS indication changes as follows: BASS 1 W BASS Ia F (none) Display indicatio[...]

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    Changing the display mode Information for the track numbers or song titles appears on the display in playback or stop mode You can change the display mode DISPLAY button Press the DISPLAY button Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes as shown below Elapsed time mode [-+I ~7 001 01 231 I Title mode* 1~7 TITLE/AR] MS title mode 1[...]

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    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 If you press buttons while the HOLD switch is ON, “HOLD” appears in the display To release the Hold function Slide[...]

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    5 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key “VOL LO xx”* blinks * xx is a numeric value set the settings of LO, MID, or HI @ Sets numeric of LO @ Press b to display “VOL MID xx,” and set it using ‘I+/- “ 7 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key The display returns to normal While the above settings, the volume can To exit from the Menu mode Select [RETURN[...]

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    Changing the settings (con&d) To change the display backlight setting (LIGHT) Menu Backlight mode OFF ON always off turns on for three seconds after each operation (or until scrolling is complete) 1 Press the MENU button The menu is displayed 1 E?I REP OFF 2 Press 4 or F of the Seesaw key to display “LIGHT : ON v I@ LIGHT ON 1 3 Press (PUSH) [...]

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    7 Do the same to set the month “h” and the day “m,” and press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key 8 Press the MENU button The display returns to normal To switch between 24 hour display and 12 hour display Press the DISPLAY button during the setting in step 7 To exit from the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu or press the MENU button To display th[...]

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    To erase the “Memory Stick” (ERASE) You can erase music data from the “Memory Stick” one by one Confirm the contents before erasing 1 Press the MENU button The menu is displayed 1 F? REP OFF 1 2 Press 4 or b of the Seesaw key to display “ERASE “ ) @ ERASE> If “ERASE” does not appear in the menu, erasing is not available 3 Press ([...]

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    To format the “Memory Stick” (FORMAT) You can use the Network Walkman player to format the “Memory Stick” 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) A commercially available ?[...]

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    Menu Press the MENU button to display the menu + - Press the Seesaw key to go to the next step Press 4 or b of the Seesaw key to select an * If you cannot format or erase (while in play/pause mode, or there is no “Memory Stick” inserted), “FORMAT” or “ERASE” does not appear in the display DATE-T I ME (page 18) ) Y h m D ERfXE * (page 20[...]

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    Precaritions On safety l When you carry the supplied rechargeable battery, be sure to put it in the supplied rechargeable battery carrying case Carrying the rechargeable battery without the case may cause a short-circuit with metallic objects such as coins, key rings, or necklace As a result, a heat may generate l Incorrect battery usage may lead t[...]

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    Precautions (continued) On cleaning l Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly 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 mar the finish of the casing l Clean the headphones/earphones plug and extension cord plug periodically If you[...]

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    Troubleshooting 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 “Tr[...]

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    Troubleshooting (contim& On charging Svmatom CauselRemedv The battery does not last even when recharged Charging stops just after connecting the supplied battery charger + If you use the player where the temperature is below 0°C (32”F), the battery does not function + You need to replace the battery Please contact your nearest Sony dealer + [...]

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    Other Symptom The buttons do not operate Cause/Remedy 4 Make sure the HOLD switch is OFF (page 16) 4 You must recharge the battery (page 8) There is no beep sound to indicate + Set the BEEP setting to ON in the menu (page 17) that operation has been accepted Cannot insert the “Memory Stick n + Make sure the “Memory Stick” is correctly inserte[...]

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    Troubleshooting (continued) Error messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display Message ACCESS CANNOT PLAY Meaning Remedy Accessing the “Memory Stick ” This is not an error Please wait for access to be finished Do not take out the “Memory Stick” l The player cannot playback certain l Remove and reinsert t[...]

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    Message NO DATA Meaning There are no tracks inside Remedy Use the OpenMG Jukebox to Check-out NO STICK CONNECT “MagicGate Memory Stick ” music items There is no “Memory Stick” inserted Insert a “Memory Stick ” The player is connected to the This is not an error You can operate computer using the OpenMG Jukebox software, but you cannot o[...]

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    Supplied accessories 64MB “MagicGate Memory Stick” (1) Rechargeable battery (1) Battery charger (1) AC plug adaptor (1) (Except US A, Europe, Hong Kong, Korea, and Australia model) Earphones (1) USB cable (1) “Memory Stick” storage caSe (1) Rechargeable battery carrying case (1) Carrying pouch (1) (Except for U S A model) Key &tg (1) Sp[...]

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    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 MAGICGATE i[...]

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    Glossary (continued) 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, computers, 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[...]

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    F Looking at the controls Network Walkman (front) q Access lamp (page 9) q Seesaw key (page ll-14,16-22) q Display (page 12,15) q Memory Stick slot (page 9,ll) q Battery compartment (page 8) (rear) q c! (Headphones/earphones) jack (page 11) q Hole for attaching the key ring or strap (The strap is not supplied) q HOLD switch (page 16) q MEGA BASS/AV[...]

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    m Index m Access lamp 9 actual track 12 artist name 15 ATRAC3 31 AVLS 14 m Backlight 18 Battery 8 Battery charge lamp 8 Battery remain indicator 8 BEEP 17 beginning of the track 12 Bit rate 15,32 m CD (compact disc) 4 CD-ROM 7 charging 8 Check-in 32 Check-out 9,32 computer 4,9 DATE-TIME 18 display 12,15 DISPLAY button 15 display mode 15 download 4 [...]

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    MEGA BASS 14 MagicGate 31 “MagicGate Memory Stick” 4,5,7,31 “Memory Stick” 5,23,31 insert 9 remove 12 Menu 22 MENU button 13,16-22 m OpenMG 4,31 OpenMG Jukebox software 9 m playback 11 Preset volume 16 previous tracks 12 REPEAT 13 RETURN 22 SDMI 31 Serial Number 7 set the current data and time 18 song title 15 spectrum analyzer 15 succeedin[...]

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    Sony Corporation http llwww world sony corn/ Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan[...]

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    SONYe 3-227-797-l 1 (1) OpenMG Jukebox Veft2.0 for Sony digital music players Operating Instructions This manual describes how to install the OpenMG Jukebox software and explains its basic operations for use with the Sony digital music players such as the Network Walkman or Music Clip Player Before you start, please also review the instruction manu[...]

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    Program 01999,zOOo Sony corporation Documentation 02001 Sony Corporation l Network Walkman, OpenMG, “MagicGate”, “MagicGate Memory Stick “, “Memory Stick” and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation l WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation l Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registe[...]

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    Table of Contents Overview 4 What you can do with the OpenMGTM Jukebox software 4 How to store digital audio files on the computer 4 What is “Check-in/Check-out”? 5 On copyright protection 6 About this manual 7 Using online Help 7 Before you begin 9 System requirements 9 Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox with Windows 2000 10 Notes on using OpenMG J[...]

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    Overview OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation’s copyright protection technology, “OpenMG ‘I It allows users to store and play digital music content on the hard disk drive of a computer You can transfer digital audio files from the hard drive to a Sony digital music player such as the Network WalkmarP or Musi[...]

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    After storing the audio files on the hard disk of your computer, you can transfer them to the digital music player using OpenMG Jukebox Transferring audio files to the digital music player from your computer is called “check-out ” Returning checked-out audio files back to that computer is called “check-in “ For details, see “Check-in/Chec[...]

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    The OpenMG technology* allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution * The copyright protection technology of your digital music player conforms to SDMI (Secure Digital Musi[...]

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    About this manual This manual explains how to operate the OpenMG Jukebox software basics for use with the digital music player For details about the use of the digital music player, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your digital music player For details about the OpenMG Jukebox software, refer to the online Help for OpenMG Jukebox To di[...]

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    Using online Help (continued) To search topics To perform a search, click the tabs on the left side frame as follows: l [Contents] tab Click the tab to display the Contents Click or double-click the item in the Contents to display a topic on the right side frame l [Index] tab Click the tab to display a list of Index Enter the first few letters of t[...]

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    Before you begin l IBM PC/AT or Compatible CPU: MMXTM Pentiume 233 MHz or higher Hard disk drive space: 60 MB or more RAM 64 MB or higher CD-ROM drive Sound Board USB port l Operating System: Windows@ 98/Windows@ 98 Second Edition/Windows@ 2000 Professional/ Window@ Me (manufacturer installed) The following environments are not supported -Window@?[...]

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    OpenMG Jukebox software users with Windows 2000 models should be aware of the following: l Only Administrators are allowed to install and uninstall the OpenMG Jukebox software l To use the application, log on with the user name of “Administrator” or “Power User” l Do not remove or insert the CD-ROM drive connected via a PC card while OpenMG[...]

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    Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software Note Be sure to install the software before connecting the digital music player to your computer Do not install the sofhvare while the dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer Connect the dedicated USB cable only after you have installed the software and restarted the computer Install the OpenMG Jukeb[...]

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    Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software (continued) 5c onnect your digital music player to your computer If the OpenMG Jukebox icon is set to display on the Task tray The first time you connect the digital music player to the computer after installing OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0, remove OpenMG Jukebox icon from the Task tray before connecting From the ne[...]

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    Do one of the following: l Double-click [OpenMG Jukebox] icon on the desktop *Click [Start], point to [Programs] - [OpenMG Jukebox] and click [OpenMG Jukebox] The OpenMG Jukebox window appears Songs recorded from audio CDs can be registered on the hard disk to Playlists and managed with OpenMG Jukebox Insert the compact disc you want to record into[...]

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    Recording audio CDs on the hard drive (continued) The “Select Playlist” dialog box appears Start Re; button Note When you record from an audio CD on your CD-ROM drive for the first time, the “CD Drive Optimization” dialog box appears when you click @ (Ret to Jukebox), in order to verify that the CD- ROM drive can perform recording properly [...]

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    What is EMD (Electronic Music Distribution) service? EMD stands for Electronic Music Distribution, which is a generic name for services that distribute digital audio contents via the Internet or other kinds of networks To use an EMD service supporting OpenMG P g. You must be able to access the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet se[...]

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    Importing songs via EMD (continued) To download audio files from web sites of EMD services 1 Display th e web page of an EMD service on the Internet window Click an audio file for downloading (e g , MP3 files or WMA files compatible with WT) Downloading starts automatically If you click an audio file that requires purchasing, the default web browse[...]

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    The following audio files are converted to the ATRAC3 format and can be imported to OpenMG Jukebox l MP3 file Ml’3 files of 16 bits, monaural/stereo, 32 kHz/44 1 kHz/48 kHz l WAV file WAV files of linear KM, 16 bits, monaural/stereo, 32 kHz/44 1 kHz/48 kHz l WMT (Windows Media Technologies) compliant audio file downloaded via EMD WMT files of 16 [...]

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    Importing MP3 and WAV format audio files, etc. (continued) 2 Click the [Import] tab to display the Import window [Import] tab [Bit Rate] drop-down list [Format] drop-dow list File tree view File List view 3 Select the audio format you want to import from the [Format] drop-down list (see page 13) from the [Bit Rate] drop-down list Note When you sele[...]

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    Notes l The original MP3/ WAV files imported are referred by the OpenMG Jukebox when playing back or checking- out the data Therefore, to prevent moving or deleting the files, copy them to a specific folder in the hard disk before importing them to the OpenMG Jukebox If the referred file is stored in a removable media and the media is removed, the [...]

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    The songs on the Playlist of OpenMG Jukebox can be transferred (checked-out) to your digital music player For more information about connecting, see your digital music player operating instructions If you use Memory Stick Audio Player with your computer, insert a “MagicGate Memory Stick” in the Player before connectiong to your computer 1 Run O[...]

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    t starts and the song is added to the end of the song list in the digital music player Note You can set to “1 step mode” or “2 step mode” for checking-out In “2 step mode,” click the (Start) button after selecting the songs Refer to the online He1 To stop check-out Click (Stop) Note Once check-in has started, do not disconnect the USB c[...]

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    You can return the tracks recorded on the digital music player back to the hard drive of your computer (Check-in) You can return them only to the same computer from which the tracks were checked-out 1 Run OpenMG Jukebox, and click [Check-In/Out] tab to display the Check-in/ Check-out window Your computer recognizes the connected digital music playe[...]

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    Window reference q Menu Bar: Shows OpenMG Jukebox menus q Playback Control Area: Displays the playback control buttons (e g , Play/Stop, Previous, Repeat, etc ) for songs in OpenMG Jukebox Playlists, external device/media, or Audio CDs Refer to the OpenMG Jukebox online Help for details q [CD] tab: Displays the CD window (page 24) q [Import] tab: D[...]

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    q [Eject] button: Ejects the audio CD q Stop Recording button: Stops recording q Album Name: Displays the name of the album q Start Recording button: Starts recording q Artist Name: Displays the name of the artist q [Bit Rate]: From the drop-down list, select the bit rate for recording q Genre Name: Displays the name of the q ?tTiOlvl drive: Displa[...]

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    q [Properties] button: Opens the “CD Properties” dialog box q Get CD Information button: Connects to the CDDBZ database via the Internet and automatically retrieves the audio CD information, such as the name of the album and track titles q Check All button: Selects all the songs to be recorded from the audio CD q Clear All Checks button: Desele[...]

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    i q [Format]: From the drop-down list, choose the type of audio files you want to import to OpenMG Jukebox q [Bit Rate]: From the drop-down list, you can select the bit rate for conversion of audio files from the other formats to the ATRAC3 format q Start Import button: Imports the audio files (or the folders containing the audio files) selected in[...]

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    q [Properties] button (File Tree view/File List view): The “Properties” dialog box of the folder or song, which is selected in the File Tree view or the File List view, appears q [Import all] button: You can simultaneously import multiple audio files on your computer to OpenMG Jukebox q File List view: Lists the items under the selected folder [...]

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    q [Delete] button: Deletes the selected Tree/ List view item q Keyword Search button: You can search for songs and Playlists using keywords, such as album, title, artist, or genre names q Playlist drop-down list: You can choose Playlists, etc , in the Playlist Tree view drop-down list q Go Back button: Go one directory level up q [Track/Time/Size]:[...]

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    q Get CD Information button : Connects to the CDDB2 database via the Internet and automatically retrieves the audio CD information, such as the name of the album and track titles q Playlist view: Lists the items under the selected item in the Playlist q [Remain]: Displays the amount of free space remaining on the drive in which OpenMG Jukebox is ma[...]

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    q [Back]: Goes back to the previous page q [Forward]: Moves forward to the next page q FStf]: Quits the connection to the current @ [Home]: Displays the introduction of OpenMG Home Page @ feJi~;x;efwshes the page shown on q [Favorites]: Registers/Displays your favorite addresses q Address: Allows you to enter the URL (Internet address), or to selec[...]

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    Menu Reference [File] menu New Playlist: Creates a new Playlist Playlist Folder: Creates a new Playlist Folder Open Opens the “Open File” dialog box In this dialog box, you can import the selected audio files to OpenMG Jukebox import All Opens the “Import All” wizard In this wizard, you can simultaneously import all of the audio files in th[...]

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    Menu Reference (continued) [Control] menu [External Device/Media] menu Play Plays the currently selected Playlist/song Pause Pauses playback stop Stovs vlavback To Next Track Skivs to the beginnina of the next sow To Previous Track Skips back to the beginning of the previous song To Previous Skips back to the beginning of the current song Start Imp[...]

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    [Tool] menu Get CD Information Connects to the CDDB2 database via the Internet and automatically retrieves the audio CD information, such as the name of the album and track titles Submit CD Info Submits your CD information to CDDB2 via the Internet, such as an album title, artist name, or track title Show Extended CD Info If this item is checked, t[...]

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    Uninstalling the OpenMG Jukebox Follow the instructions below on how to uninstall the OpenMG Jukebox For Windows 98Mlindows 98 Second Edition/Windows Me users 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 Click “OpenMG Jukebox” from [...]

  • Page 72

    Features of copyright protection by OpenMG The OpenMG Jukebox software 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 l Music recorded on the hard d[...]

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    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 “Check-In /Check-Out”[...]

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    OpenMG Copyright protection technology to import and manage contents of music distribution services or CDs By using software compliant with OpenMG, audio contents can be encrypted before storage on a hard disk drive so that you can enjoy playback of the audio files on that computer OpenMG also prevents unauthorized distribution of the contents via [...]

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    Index ATRAC3 4,17,36 m Bit rate 13,14,36 m download m EMD services u Features file tree view CD (compact disc) 13,14 CD-ROM drive 4,10,11, 13, 14 CD-ROM 11,12 Check-In 22,36 Check-Out 20,36 computer 4,11,32 copyright protection technology 4,37 4,16 4,15 35 18 hard disk (hard drive) 4,11,13 Help 7 install 11 Internet (EMD services) 4,15 import 17 Ma[...]

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    Sony Corporation http Ilwww world sony corn/ Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan[...]

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    SONY N W-MS9 USBCr--7JwBI#%Zi How to connect the USB cable Raccordement du cable USB So schliel3en Sie das USB-Kabel an[...]

  • Page 78

    Traffic Safety Tips l Do not use your unit while operating a motorized vehicle or bicycle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas l You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations l Even if your headset is an open-air type design to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up th[...]

  • Page 79

    Dear Customer: q We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now its time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers Sony and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to[...]

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    SONY@ Customer Registration Instructions @ Thank you for purchasing the Network Walkman Please take a moment to register your product online The information you provide will help us to assist you, should you have to contact us for customer support All information is confidential Registered customers receive the following benefits: (1) Warranty exte[...]

  • Page 81

    SONY@ NW-MS9 Notice for using this product When using this product, be sure to read the following and other supplied operating instructions For the latest information, go to the support Web site at: http://www Sony com/walkmanproductsupport Before operating the unit Be sure to install the OpenMG Jukebox software on the supplied CD-ROM before connec[...]

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    When OpenMG Jukebox Version 1.x is installed l If you have OpenMG Jukebox Version 1 X (older than 2 0) on your computer, select [Install OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 and Driver] to install OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 Follow the instructions in the supplied “OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions ” When you install it, OpenMG Jukebox Version 1 X will automatica[...]

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