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Summary of Contents for Sony NWS706FB
- Page 1 Operation Guide NW-S603 / S605 / S703F / S705F / S706F ©2006 Sony Corporation 2-887-743-11 (1)
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Page 2: About The Manuals
About the Manuals Included with the player are the Quick Start Guide and this PDF-format Operation Guide. Additionally, after installing the SonicStage software from the supplied CD-ROM, you can refer to the Help within SonicStage. – The Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you to import songs to a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to play them back. - Page 3 To change the page layout The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how pages are displayed. Single Page Continuous - Facing Pages are displayed one at a time. Two pages are displayed side by side When you scroll, the display changes with each pair part of a continuous to a previous or succeeding page.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Home Menu List ........6 Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer) ........Supplied Accessories ......7 Adjusting the Effect of the Noise Parts and Controls ........ 8 Canceling Function (Noise Cancel Control) (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) ....... Playing Songs Changing the Song Order (Sort) .... - Page 5 Listening to FM Radio Troubleshooting (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) Enjoy Listening to FM Radio ....61 Troubleshooting ........86 1 Switching to the FM tuner ......61 Messages ..........95 2 Presetting broadcast stations Uninstalling SonicStage ...... 99 automatically (FM Auto Preset) ......3 Selecting broadcast stations .......63 Presetting Desired Broadcast Additional Information...
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Page 6: Home Menu List
Home Menu List You can display the HOME screen by pressing and holding the DISPLAY/HOME button of the player. The HOME screen is the starting point to play audio, search for songs, and change settings such as follows. (Intelligent Shuffle) ....17 ├... -
Page 7: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package. Headphones (1) Headphone extension cord (1) Earbuds (Size S, L) (1) USB cable (1) Attachment (1) Use when connecting the player to the optional cradle (BCR-NWU3)* etc. -
Page 8: Parts And Controls
Parts and Controls WM-PORT DISPLAY/HOME button Connect to the supplied USB cable, When you press this button while the accessories for WM-PORT such as player is in the play or stop mode, optional accessories for recording you can change the display ( page with the player, or peripheral device. - Page 9 To operate the player with the shuttle switch Normal mode Operation In play mode Skip to the beginning of the next song. Rotate the shuttle switch to briefly. Skip to the beginning of the current song. Rotate the shuttle switch to briefly.
- Page 10 Headphones HOLD switch Headphone jack You can protect the player against For connecting the headphones. accidental operation by using the Connect until it clicks into place. HOLD switch when carrying it. If connecting the headphones By sliding the HOLD switch to the improperly, it may not sound right.
- Page 11 Display When selecting Jacket Mode ON When selecting Jacket Mode OFF (Default setting) Playing status indication Jacket picture display Displays the current play mode ( : Displays the jacket picture of an playback, : stop, ( ): fast- album after you register the jacket rewinds (fast-forwards), ...
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Page 12: Playing Songs (All Songs)
Playing Songs Playing Songs (All Songs) The transferred songs on the player are played back. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. Rotate the shuttle switch to select (All Songs) and press the ... -
Page 13: Playing Lists Of Songs (Playlist Select)
Playing Songs Playing Lists of Songs (Playlist Select) You can play songs from “Playlists created in SonicStage, ” “Albums recently transferred” and “Your 100 favorite songs. ” to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Note When (Playlist Select) is selected, (Search) and (Jacket Search) do not appear... - Page 14 Playing Songs... Playing Lists of Songs To skip to the beginning of the song By rotating the shuttle switch to () briefly while in the play or stop mode, the player skips to the beginning of the current (or next) song. If the shuttle switch is slided, and then rotated to () briefly while in the play or stop mode, the player skips to the beginning of the current (or next) playlist.
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Page 15: Playing Songs From 100 Favorite Songs (Favorite 100)
Playing Songs... Playing Lists of Songs Playing songs from 100 favorite songs (Favorite 100) You can play lists of songs automatically created in SonicStage. When connected to SonicStage, 100 frequently-played songs are renewed and appear in the order of times and frequency. ... -
Page 16: Playing Songs From Albums Recently Transferred (Recent Transfers)
Playing Songs... Playing Lists of Songs Playing songs from albums recently transferred (Recent Transfers) You can play albums transferred most recently. Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Playlist Select) and press the ... -
Page 17: Playing Songs In Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle)
Playing Songs Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle) The player offers 4 different random and repeat play modes (also known as “shuffle play”) (Intelligent Shuffle). to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Note The play mode automatically switches to the shuffle mode during Intelligent Shuffle. Playing your 100 favorite songs in random order (My Favorite Shuffle) The player selects the 100 songs that have been played the most and plays them... -
Page 18: Playing Similar Genre Songs To The Selected Artist In Random Order (Artist Link Shuffle)
Playing Songs... Playing Songs in Random Order Playing similar genre songs to the selected artist in random order (Artist Link Shuffle) The player randomly selects an artist, searches similar genre songs to the selected artist (Artist Link Shuffle), and plays them in random order repeatedly. ... -
Page 19: Playing Songs Released In The Same Year In Random Order (Time Machine Shuffle)
Playing Songs... Playing Songs in Random Order Playing songs released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of that year in random order repeatedly. Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. -
Page 20: Playing Songs In Random Order For A Specified Period Of Time (Sports Shuffle)
Playing Songs... Playing Songs in Random Order Playing songs in random order for a specified period of time (Sports Shuffle) The player randomly selects songs from all transferred songs and plays them in random order repeatedly (between 1 and 99 minutes). ... -
Page 21: Searching For Songs (Search)
Playing Songs Searching for Songs (Search) You can search for songs by “Song name, ” “Artist name, ” “Album name, ” etc. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Searching for songs by song name (Song) Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. -
Page 22: Searching For Songs By Artist (Artist)
Playing Songs... Searching for Songs Searching for songs by artist (Artist) Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Search) and press the button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “Artist>” and press the button to confirm. -
Page 23: Searching For Songs By Album (Album)
Playing Songs... Searching for Songs Searching for songs by album (Album) Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Search) and press the button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “Album>” and press the button to confirm. -
Page 24: Searching For Songs By Genre (Genre)
Playing Songs... Searching for Songs Searching for songs by genre (Genre) Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. (Search) and press the Rotate the shuttle switch to select button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “Genre>” and press the button to confirm. -
Page 25: Searching For Songs By Release Year (Release Year)
Playing Songs... Searching for Songs Searching for songs by release year (Release Year) Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. (Search) and press the Rotate the shuttle switch to select button to confirm. ... -
Page 26: Searching For Albums By Jacket Picture (Jacket Search)
Playing Songs Searching for Albums by Jacket Picture (Jacket Search) You can search for songs by album jacket picture after you register the album jacket picture and transfer songs from SonicStage. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Notes ... -
Page 27: Changing The Play Mode (Play Mode)
Playing Songs Changing the Play Mode (PLAY MODE) The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. PLAY MODE/SOUND button Press the PLAY MODE/SOUND button repeatedly to select the desired play mode. List of play modes Play mode type/Icon Description Normal/No icon... -
Page 28: Reducing The Ambient Noise (Noise Canceling) (Nw-S703F/S705F/S706F Only)
Playing Songs Reducing the Ambient Noise (Noise Canceling) (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) The internal microphone of the headphones can catch the ambient noise. It reduces noise by outputting an antiphase sound against the noise. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Notes ... - Page 29 Playing Songs... Reducing the Ambient Noise Notes If the supplied headphones are not used properly, the Noise Canceling function may not work. To enjoy the better sound quality, adjust the earbuds’ position to sit on your ears comfortably or push them into your ears so that they fit snugly. ...
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Page 30: Settings
Settings Setting the Sound Quality You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. There are two preset settings, either of which can be selected by the PLAY MODE/SOUND button during the play or stop mode. Selecting the sound quality Default settings Sound quality Sound 1... -
Page 31: Changing The Sound Quality (Equalizer)
Settings... Setting the Sound Quality Changing the sound quality (Equalizer) You can select a sound quality for Sound1 and Sound2 from “EQ Heavy, ” “EQ Pop, ” “EQ Jazz” or “EQ Unique. ” You can listen to music with your favorite sound quality by selecting and adjusting “EQ Custom”. - Page 32 Settings... Setting the Sound Quality List of Equalizer settings Setting item Description EQ OFF Sound quality setting is not activated. (Default setting) EQ Heavy Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. EQ Pop Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. EQ Jazz Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.
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Page 33: Setting The Eq Custom Values
Settings... Setting the Sound Quality Setting the EQ Custom values You can preset the value of Clear Bass (4 phases) and 5 bands Equalizer (7 phases) to Sound1 or Sound2 of the sound quality setting as “EQ Custom”. to ... - Page 34 Settings... Setting the Sound Quality Rotate the shuttle switch to select the Equalizer value and press the button to confirm. To return to the previous menu Press the DISPLAY/HOME button.
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Page 35: Making The Sound More Vibrant (Vpt)
Settings Making the Sound More Vibrant (VPT) You can select from “VPT Studio, ” “VPT Live, ” “VPT Club” or “VPT Arena” to make the sound even more vibrant. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Note ... -
Page 36: Listening With Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo)
Settings Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo) Clear Stereo enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Notes This setting cannot be made while using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only). ... -
Page 37: Adjusting The Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer)
Settings Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer) You can set to reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize the difference in their recording levels. to ... -
Page 38: Adjusting The Effect Of The Noise Canceling Function (Noise Cancel Control) (Nw-S703F/S705F/S706F Only)
Settings Adjusting the Effect of the Noise Canceling Function (Noise Cancel Control) (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) The player is designed to obtain the maximum effect of the Noise Canceling function ( page 28), but you may be able to enhance the effect depending on your ear shape or usage environment, or by increasing (or decreasing) the sensitivity of the microphone installed in the headphones. -
Page 39: Changing The Song Order (Sort)
Settings Changing the Song Order (Sort) You can set the song order by “Album order, ” “Albums by artist order, ” “Artist order, ” “Genre order” or “Release year order. ” to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button ... - Page 40 Settings... Changing the Song Order List of song order Setting item/Icon Description Sort Album (Album order)/ Songs appear in album order. In the album, songs appear in song number order. In the FOLDER mode, songs are skipped by album. (Default setting) Sort Artist/Album (Albums Songs appear in album order by artist.
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Page 41: Changing The Display Mode
Settings Changing the Display Mode You can change the desired display for the play or stop mode. Press the DISPLAY/HOME button to change the screen. The following shows the screen types. You can select the screen to use from the setting menu in advance ( ... -
Page 42: Changing The Display Mode
Settings... Changing the Display Mode Changing the display mode DISPLAY/HOME button Press the DISPLAY/HOME button while in the play or stop mode. Each press changes the display mode as follows: Basic (basic display) Property Clock Breath Note The diagram above shows the order when all display types are set to on (check mark applied) in the “Display Screen”... -
Page 43: Selecting The Display Types (Display Screen)
Settings... Changing the Display Mode Selecting the display types (Display Screen) You can select whether or not to display the following screens: “Basic, ” “Property, ” “Clock, ” and “Breath” when pressing the DISPLAY/HOME button. You can only view the screen which is set to on (check mark applied) in the “Display Screen”... -
Page 44: Setting The Jacket Picture Display On/Off (Jacket Mode)
Settings Setting the Jacket Picture Display ON/OFF (Jacket Mode) You can display the album jacket picture after you register the album jacket picture and transfer songs from SonicStage. For details on registering the jacket picture, see SonicStage Help. to ... -
Page 45: Setting The Volume Level (Volume Mode)
Settings Setting the Volume Level (Volume Mode) There are 2 modes to adjust the volume level. Manual Volume: Press the VOL +/– button to adjust the volume level from 0 to 30. Preset Volume: Press the VOL +/– button to select the volume level to any of 3 preset levels: “Low, ”... -
Page 46: Setting A Preset Volume Value
Settings... Setting the Volume Level Setting a Preset Volume value Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Settings) and press the button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “Advanced Settings>” and press the ... -
Page 47: Setting To A Manual Volume (Manual Volume)
Settings... Setting the Volume Level Setting to a Manual Volume (Manual Volume) Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Settings) and press the button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “Advanced Settings>”... -
Page 48: Limiting The Volume (Avls)
Settings Limiting the Volume (AVLS) You can set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With AVLS, you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. “AVLS OFF” is set by default. to ... -
Page 49: Turning Off The Beep Sound (Beep)
Settings Turning Off the Beep Sound (Beep) You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. “Beep ON” is set by default. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. -
Page 50: Setting The Current Time (Set Date-Time)
Settings Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time) You can set and display the current time. There are 2 modes to adjust the current time. Date-Time Automatic: You can set the date and time of the player to synchronize with your computer automatically. Date-Time Manual: You can set the date and time of the player manually. - Page 51 Settings... Setting the Current Time Rotate the shuttle switch to select the desired setting and press the button to confirm. Date-Time Automatic: Synchronizes the date and time of the player with your computer when connecting the player to your computer after starting the SonicStage software.
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Page 52: Setting The Current Time Manually
Settings... Setting the Current Time Setting the current time manually To set the current time manually, select “Date-Time Manual” in the current time setting in advance ( page 50). Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. -
Page 53: Setting The Date Format (Date Disp Type)
Settings Setting the Date Format (Date Disp Type) You can select the date format displayed for the current time ( page 41) from among “year/month/day, ” “day/month/year, ” and “month/day/year. ” to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button ... -
Page 54: Setting The Time Format (Time Disp Type)
Settings Setting the Time Format (Time Disp Type) You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 41) from either a “12 h” or “24 h” display. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button ... -
Page 55: Displaying The Player Information (Information)
Settings Displaying the Player Information (Information) Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number, and firmware or WM-PORT version can be shown. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. -
Page 56: Resetting To Factory Settings (Reset All Settings)
Settings Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset All Settings) You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete the music songs you have transferred to the player. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Note ... -
Page 57: Formatting Memory (Format)
Settings Formatting Memory (Format) You can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all music data, other stored data and registered jacket pictures will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in memory prior to formatting and export any necessary data to SonicStage or the hard disk of your computer. - Page 58 Settings... Formatting Memory To cancel formatting Select “Cancel” in step and press the button. To return to the previous menu Press the DISPLAY/HOME button. Note Do not format the built-in flash memory of the player using Windows Explorer.
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Page 59: Changing The Usb Connection Setting (Usb Bus Powered)
Settings Changing the USB Connection Setting (USB Bus Powered) Depending on how you are using the computer, if the power supply (USB Bus Power) is insufficient, incomplete data transfer may occur from the computer to the player. In this case, setting the USB connection (USB Bus Powered) to “Low-Power100mA”... -
Page 60: Setting To The Power Save Screen (Power Save Mode)
Settings Setting to the Power Save Screen (Power Save Mode) The screen changes to the power save screen when the player is not operated for about 15 seconds. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. -
Page 61: Listening To Fm Radio (Nw-S703F/S705F/S706F Only)
Listening to FM Radio (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) Enjoy Listening to FM Radio You can listen to FM radio. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before using the player ( page 78), and connect the headphones to the headphone jack. 1 Switching to the FM tuner to ... -
Page 62: Presetting Broadcast Stations Automatically (Fm Auto Preset)
Listening to FM Radio (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) To stop the FM tuner and return to the audio player Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears, and then select (All Songs), (Playlist Select), (Intelligent Shuffle) or (Rec Data) from the menu screen and press the button to play back. If there are no songs in the playlist or recorded date, select (All Songs). -
Page 63: Selecting Broadcast Stations
Listening to FM Radio (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) Rotate the shuttle switch to select “OK” and press the button to confirm. The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high frequency. “COMPLETE” appears when presetting is completed, then the first preset station is received. - Page 64 Listening to FM Radio (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) Manual Tuning Frequency appears with above and below. Operation Select the previous frequency Rotate the shuttle switch to briefly. Select the next frequency Rotate the shuttle switch to briefly. Select the previous receivable Rotate and hold the shuttle switch to ...
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Page 65: Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations
Listening to FM Radio (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations You can preset broadcast stations that “FM Auto Preset” misses ( page 62). to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Select the desired frequency by the manual tuning mode ( page 63). -
Page 66: Setting The Reception (Scan Sens)
Listening to FM Radio (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) Setting the Reception (Scan Sens) When you set the “FM Auto Preset” ( page 62) or “Manual Tuning” ( page 63), it may receive many unnecessary broadcast stations because the reception is too sensitive. In this case, set the reception to “Scan Sens Low. ” “Scan Sens High”... -
Page 67: Changing The Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto)
Listening to FM Radio (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) Changing the Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto) If noise occurs during FM reception, set to “Mono” for monaural. If you set to “Auto, ” stereo/monaural reception is automatically set, depending on reception conditions. “Auto” is set by default. to ... -
Page 68: Recording (Rec)
Recording Recording (Rec) You can record songs on the player without using the computer by connecting the player and the audio device with the optional accessory for recording with the player. A cradle (BCR-NWU3)* and recording cable (WMC-NWR1)* are available for the player as optional accessories. When connecting an optional cradle Audio connecting cable Audio device with LINEOUT... - Page 69 Recording Press the button of the player, and then start playing the audio device. When the synchronized recording is set, recording starts automatically when the player detects sound from the audio device. If no sound is detected, the player pauses recording, and when the player detects sound again, it starts recording sound as the next song.
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Page 70: Setting The Bit Rate For The Songs To Record (Rec Mode)
Recording Setting the Bit Rate for the Songs to Record (Rec Mode) You can select the bit rate for the songs to record. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Note The recording function will be displayed when connected to the optional accessories for recording with the player. -
Page 71: Changing The Synchronized Recording Settings (Sync Rec)
Recording Changing the Synchronized Recording Settings (Sync Rec) You can select the synchronized recording settings. When no sound continues during recording, the player pauses recording automatically, and when the sound comes again, recording starts. to button Shuttle switch to ... -
Page 72: Playing The Recorded Songs (Rec Data)
Recording Playing the Recorded Songs (Rec Data) Play back songs recorded by the player. to button Shuttle switch to DISPLAY/HOME button Note Sort ( page 39), (Search) ( page 21), (Jacket Search) ( page 26) and (Intelligent Shuffle) ( ... -
Page 73: Changing The Play Mode Of Recorded Songs (Play Mode)
Recording Changing the Play Mode of Recorded Songs (PLAY MODE) The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. It is not possible to play back songs continuously with songs transferred to the player. PLAY MODE/SOUND button ... -
Page 74: Deleting The Recorded Songs
Recording Deleting the Recorded Songs You can delete songs recorded by the player. Only songs recorded by the player can be deleted. When you delete songs recorded by the player, you cannot restore them again. Be careful when you delete songs. to ... - Page 75 Recording... Deleting the Recorded Songs To stop deleting song Select “Cancel” in step and press the button. To return to the previous menu Press the DISPLAY/HOME button. Continued ...
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Page 76: Deleting The Recorded Folder (Delete Folder)
Recording... Deleting the Recorded Songs Deleting the recorded folder (Delete Folder) Note It may take time to complete deleting in the case of many songs. Press the button while playing the song in the folder to be deleted. Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Settings) and press the button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “Delete Rec Data>” and press the button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “Delete Folder” and press the button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “OK” and press the button to confirm. “COMPLETE” appears after the song is deleted. -
Page 77: Deleting All Recorded Songs (Delete All Rec Data)
Recording... Deleting the Recorded Songs Deleting all recorded songs (Delete All Rec Data) Note It may take time to complete deleting in the case of many songs. Press the button while playing the recorded song. Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears. Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Settings) and press the button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “Delete Rec Data>” and press the button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “Delete All Rec Data” and press the button to confirm. Rotate the shuttle switch to select “OK” and press the button to confirm. -
Page 78: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Recharging the Player The player is rechargeable when connected to a computer When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied USB cable. When the remaining battery indication of the display shows: , charging is completed (charging time is approx. 120 minutes*). When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time, recharge it fully (to in the remaining battery indication of... -
Page 79: Maximizing Battery Life
Advanced Features Maximizing Battery Life By following a few simple guidelines, you can extend the playing time available from a battery charge. Screen display auto-off Setting the display to turn off after a certain period of time of not using the player (approx. -
Page 80: What Are Format And Bit Rate
Advanced Features What are Format and Bit Rate? What is format? The format of a song refers to the method used by SonicStage to store the song’s audio information when songs are imported to SonicStage from the Internet or audio CDs. Common formats include MP3, WMA and ATRAC, etc. - Page 81 Advanced Features... what are Format and Bit Rate? What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player. Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs, but at a lower sound quality.
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Page 82: Playing Songs Without Pauses
Advanced Features Playing Songs without Pauses If you import songs to SonicStage in ATRAC* format and transfer them to the player, you can play them on the player continuously, without pauses between the songs. For example, an album that includes a long recording of a live performance with no pauses between songs can be played continuously without pauses after the songs are imported to SonicStage in ATRAC* format and then transferred to the player. -
Page 83: How Is Song Information Imported To The Player
Advanced Features How is Song Information Imported to the Player? When you import CD songs into SonicStage, SonicStage automatically retrieves information about the songs (such as album title, artist name, and song name) from a CD database service (CDDB, the Gracenote CD DataBase) on the Internet at no charge. -
Page 84: Storing Data Other Than Audio Files
Advanced Features Storing Data Other than Audio Files You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring it from your computer with Windows Explorer. If the player is connected to the computer, the built-in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as a removable storage drive. -
Page 85: Upgrading The Player's Firmware
For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://www.support-nwwalkman.com For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info/ For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com For customers who purchased the overseas models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/ Download the update program to your computer from the web site. ... -
Page 86: Troubleshooting
Check for information about the issue in SonicStage Help. Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe, visit: http://www.support-nwwalkman.com For customers in Latin America, visit: http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info/... - Page 87 Troubleshooting Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise is generated. An apparatus emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player. When using such apparatus as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. N oise Canceling is set in a quiet place. ...
- Page 88 ( page 79). The battery is required to be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. The player cannot charge The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on the battery.
- Page 89 Troubleshooting Connection with the computer/SonicStage Symptom Cause/Remedy The SonicStage software The computer’s operating system software is not cannot be installed. compatible with SonicStage. See the system requirements ( page 111). All Windows applications are not closed. ...
- Page 90 Troubleshooting Connection with the computer/SonicStage (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy “USB CONNECT” does The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on not appear when your computer properly. connected to the Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. computer with the ...
- Page 91 Troubleshooting Connection with the computer/SonicStage (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Audio data cannot be The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on transferred to the player your computer properly. from your computer. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. ...
- Page 92 Troubleshooting FM Tuner (S703F/S705F/S706F only) Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot hear the FM The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in. broadcast well. Select the frequency manually to improve reception ( page 63). Reception is weak and The radio signal is weak. sound quality is poor.
- Page 93 Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy “TRACK FULL” is The maximum number of songs to be recorded by displayed even though the player is 4000. No more songs than the the maximum recording maximum number can be recorded. time is not reached. ...
- Page 94 Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy It takes time to switch to The file is fragmented. the record standby mode. After exporting the songs recorded by the player to SonicStage, format the internal flash memory in the “Format” menu of the player ( page 57). Recorded songs cannot ...
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Page 95: Messages
Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Message Meaning Remedy This message appears This is not an error ACCESS after disconnecting the message. Wait until the USB cable from the message disappears. computer, or resetting the player ( ... - Page 96 You must charge the LOW BATTERY battery ( page 78). There is a problem with Transfer the normal audio MEMORY ERROR the built-in flash memory. file back to the computer and then format the player using the “Format” menu. For details, see “To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory” ( page 98). If this message still appears, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The recording time MEMORY FULL The player ran out of depends on the free space memory during of the internal flash recording. memory. Delete You started recording unnecessary songs ( when memory was low. page 74), and start recording again.
- Page 97 SonicStage is disable. There is a problem with Consult your nearest Sony SYSTEM ERROR the hardware. dealer. The maximum number of TRACK FULL You tried to record more...
- Page 98 Troubleshooting... Messages Message Meaning Remedy The player fails to update Follow the on-screen UPDATE ERROR the firmware. instructions on the computer and update again. The player is connected to This is not a malfunction. USB CONNECT a computer. You can operate the player using SonicStage, but you cannot operate the controls on the player.
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Page 99: Uninstalling Sonicstage
Troubleshooting Uninstalling SonicStage To uninstall the supplied software from your computer, follow the procedure below. Click “Start”– “Control Panel.” Double-click “Add/Remove Programs.” Click “SonicStage X.X” in the “Currently Installed Programs” list, and then click “Remove.” Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is completed when the computer has restarted. - Page 100 The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ___________________________ Serial No. ___________________________...
- Page 101 Additional Information If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:...
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Page 102: Additional Information
Additional Information Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. -
Page 103: Precautions
Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. - Page 104 Additional Information... Precautions When using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction. – Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket. – Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact. The earbuds may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use. If you experience discomfort after using the player, stop using the unit immediately. On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. On the headphones Road safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play the player at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Also, when using the player while you are walking, watch out for traffic and road surface conditions. Use of the Noise Canceling function (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) blocks ambient sound, so it may be difficult to hear warning sounds coming from traffic or construction sites, etc. Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones. Turn up the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt your ears. Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
- Page 105 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 106 The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.
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Page 107: On Copyrights
Sony Corporation. OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, ATRAC Advanced Lossless and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. -
Page 108: Specifications
Additional Information Specifications Audio compression technology – MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) – Windows Media Audio (WMA)* – Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC) – Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)* – Linear-PCM (PCM) * Copyright protected WMA/AAC files cannot be played back. Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) The approximate times are based on a transferred or recorded 4-minute ATRAC*, MP3 or Linear-PCM format song. - Page 109 Additional Information... Specifications Capacity (User available capacity)* NW-S603/S703F: 1 GB (Approx. 968 MB = 1,015,726,080 bytes) NW-S605/S705F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.89 GB = 2,035,974,144 bytes) NW-S706F: 4 GB (3.79 GB = 4,075,716,608 bytes) * Available storage capacity of the player may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
- Page 110 Additional Information... Specifications Battery life (continuous playback)* * This is when the power save setting ( page 60) is “Save ON Super, ” and Equalizer ( page 32), VPT ( page 35), Clear Stereo ( page 36), or Dynamic Normalizer ( page 37) is set to “OFF. ” The battery duration will vary depending on temperature and usage.
- Page 111 Additional Information... Specifications Minimum System Requirements (for the player) C omputer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems: – Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later) – Windows XP Home Edition – Windows XP Professional – Windows XP Media Center Edition – Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 – Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Not supported by OSs other than above. C PU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher R AM: 128 MB or more H ard Disk drive: 200 MB or more of available space (1.5 GB or more is recommended) More space may be required, depending on the version of the operating system. Additional space is required for storing music data. D isplay: – Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 × 768 or higher) – Colors: High Color (16 bit) (or higher) (SonicStage may not operate properly at color settings at or below 256 colors.) C D-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs, a CD-R/RW drive is required. S ound board U SB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended) I nternet Explorer 5.5 or later needs to be installed. I nternet connection is required to use the CD Data Base (CDDB) or Electronic Music Distribution (EMD).
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Page 112: Index
Additional Information Index Delete ..........74 Symbols All data ..........77 (Album) ........40 Folder ...........76 (Artist) ........... 40 Song ............74 Display ..........11 (Artist/Album) ......40 (Favorite 100) ....... 11 DISPLAY button ........ 8 Display Screen ........43 (Folder) ........27, 73 (Genre) ......... - Page 113 Additional Information... Index Jacket picture ......11, 26, 44 Scan Sens .......... 66 Jacket search ........26 Search ..........21 by album ..........23 by artist..........22 by genre ..........24 by release year ........25 Linear-PCM ......80, 109 by song name ........21 Serial Number ......7, 55 Set Date-Time ........