Sony Walkman NW-S21 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony Walkman NW-S21 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Walkman NW-S21 Operating Instructions Manual

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Portable IC Audio Player
Network Walkman

Operating Instructions

English Operating Instructions are contained in the supplied CD-ROM.
Français le mode d'emploi se trouve sur le CD-ROM fourni.
Die deutsche Bedienungsanleitung ist auf der mitgelieferten CD-ROM enthalten.
El manual de instrucciones en español se incluye en el CD-ROM suministrado.
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ROM.
Den danske betjeningsvejledning findes på den medfølgende CD-ROM.
Norsk bruksanvisning er tilgjengelig på den medfølgende CD-ROMen.
NW-S21/S23
© 2004 Sony Corporation
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
2-514-950-11(1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Den danske betjeningsvejledning findes på den medfølgende CD-ROM. Norsk bruksanvisning er tilgjengelig på den medfølgende CD-ROMen. NW-S21/S23 © 2004 Sony Corporation “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 2-514-950-11(1)
  • Page 2 The model number is located in the front and the serial number is located 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.
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NW-S23 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two...
  • Page 4: 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ... 6 What you can do with your Network Walkman ... 6 Other features ... 7 Step 1: Checking the package contents ... 8 Step 2: Inserting the battery ... 9 Locating controls ... 10 Front side ... 10 Rear side ...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman First, you need to install the “SonicStage” software into your computer (MP3 File Manager software is pre-installed in your Network Walkman). You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy. Store digital audio files on your computer.
  • Page 7: Other Features

    • 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 Network Walkman or computer.
  • Page 8: Step 1: Checking The Package Contents

    The number is on the rear side of your Network Walkman. 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. _____________________...
  • Page 9: Step 2: Inserting The Battery

    Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert the LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated. Push to open. Battery duration * ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours MP3 format: Approximately 50 hours * The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location.
  • Page 10: Locating Controls

    Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side 1 .–/+> button (page 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to 34) 2 Nx button (page 14, 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to 3 VOLUME –/+ button (page 14, 29) 4 Headphone jack (page 14) 5 GROUP button (page 15, 23)
  • Page 11: Display

    Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page Displays track number, track name, current date and time (page 22 to 28), MESSAGE (page 13, 39) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display mode. For details, refer to “Changing the display mode” on page 2 Repeat mode indication (page 18) The current repeat mode is displayed.
  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman Note Before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer for the first time, be sure to install the “SonicStage” software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. Even if the SonicStage software is already installed, you need to install the SonicStage software supplied with this Network Walkman before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer (update programs may be available).
  • Page 13: Note On Playing Songs With A Limited Playing Period (Timeout Contents)

    Notes • The ACCESS lamp blinks while your Network Walkman accesses the computer. • Do not disconnect the USB cable when the ACCESS lamp is blinking. The data being transferred may be destroyed. • Use of your Network Walkman with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Always connect your Network Walkman to the computer directly using the dedicated USB cable.
  • Page 14: Listening To Music With Your Network Walkman

    Listening to music with your Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use (see page 9). Note When using Network Walkman, be sure do disconnect it from the computer. Connect the headphones. to i jack Start playback. 1 Press the Nx button. 2 Press the HOLD switch VOLUME...
  • Page 15: What Is The Group Function

    What is the Group function? The Group function enables you to select favorite music conveniently on your Network Walkman. You can transfer to audio files or play songs by album or artist using the Group function. Track1 Group1 Track2 Track3 Track1 Group2 Track2...
  • Page 16: On Other Operations

    Listening to music with your Network Walkman On other operations Nx button MENU button z Tip You can switch to the Group mode by pressing the GROUP button. To use the arm band You can enjoy music while exercising, skating, dancing or playing sports by using the supplied arm band with your Network Walkman.
  • Page 17: Advanced Operations

    B Advanced Operations Repeat mode There are three types of repeat mode: Track Repeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat. • Track Repeat (TRK Rep) This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the following five ways. Track Repeat Operation mode All Repeat All tracks repeatedly Single Repeat Current track repeatedly...
  • Page 18: Playing The Tracks Repeatedly (Track Repeat)

    Repeat mode Press the MENU button. The display returns to the normal screen. You can operate each repeat mode you selected, as refer to the below. • TRK Rep: see “Playing the tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat).” • A-B Rep: see “Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat).”...
  • Page 19: Playing A Specified Section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

    Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) While playing a track, you can set the start point (A) and end point (B) for a section you wish to play repeatedly. Nx button SOUND/REPEAT button Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) (page 17).
  • Page 20: Playing Specified Sentences Repeatedly (Sentence Repeat)

    Repeat mode Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat) This function automatically detects only voice data from the setting point and repeats the voice data for setting counts. This is useful for language-learning material which has no background music. z Tip The default repeat counts setting is 2 times for one sentence.
  • Page 21: Setting The Repeat Counts

    Setting the repeat counts You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode. Nx button MENU button Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. R E P E A T M O D E > Press the .–/+>...
  • Page 22: Changing The Display Mode

    Changing the display mode You can view information such as track numbers or titles in the display while music is played or stopped. Change the display mode by operating the .–/+> button in the Menu mode. • Lap Time: Elapsed time display mode The following will be displayed after a music title and artist name are displayed.
  • Page 23: Selecting The Group Display Mode

    Note The display automatically returns to the normal playback screen if you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds. Selecting the group display mode For any menu mode, you can select the group display by pressing the GROUP button. GROUP button To cancel the Group mode Press the GROUP button in the Group mode...
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset) Adjusting the Sound quality You can adjust the sound quality of bass and treble parts. Sound quality Emphasis level Bass Treble You can preset desired sound quality settings as “Sound 1” and “Sound 2.” While playing music, you can assign a preset sound quality to music.
  • Page 25: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    Locking the controls (HOLD) You can protect your Network Walkman against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it. HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. All operation buttons are disabled. If you press buttons while the HOLD switch is on, “HOLD”...
  • Page 26: Network Walkman

    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...
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Current Time Setting (Date-Time)

    Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME) You can set and display the current time. You can also adjust the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer’s built-in clock by connecting your Network Walkman to the computer (page 26). Nx button MENU button...
  • Page 28: Limiting The Volume (Avls)

    Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME) To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. To display the current time Press the MENU button and hold it. You can display the current time while pressing the button.
  • Page 29: Setting The Volume Using The Preset Volume Function

    Press the MENU button. To change the setting to “OFF” Select “OFF” in step 3. To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. Setting the volume using the preset volume function There are two modes to adjust the volume level.
  • Page 30: Switching To The Manual Mode

    Setting the volume using the preset volume function Press the Nx button to confirm. “MAN” blinks. Press the .–/+> button to select “SET >.” V O L : S E T > Press the Nx button to confirm. “VOL LO xx”* blinks. * “xx”...
  • Page 31: Turning Off The Beep Sound (Beep)

    Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. Nx button MENU button Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. R E P E A T M O D E > Press the .–/+>...
  • Page 32: Changing The Backlight Setting

    Changing the backlight setting You can select ON or OFF. Menu Backlight mode Always off Turns on for three seconds after each operation (or until scrolling is complete) Nx button MENU button To set “ON” Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. R E P E A T M O D E >...
  • Page 33: Other Functions

    B Other functions Regrouping songs (REGROUP) The songs group function may be disabled* when a song has been deleted from 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.
  • Page 34: Formatting Memory (Format)

    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. For details, refer to “MP3 File Manager software operation” on page...
  • Page 35: Other Information

    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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem prior to consult a Sony dealer. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer, please refer to “Troubleshooting”...
  • Page 37 On the display window Symptom The backlight is not turned “s” is displayed for a title. On the connection with the computer or supplied software Symptom The software cannot be installed. “CONNECT” is not displayed when connecting to the computer with the dedicated USB cable.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Symptom Song cannot be transferred to your Network Walkman. The number of audio files that can be transferred to is limited. (Available recording time is short.) The operation of the Network Walkman becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer. “Failed to authenticate Device/Media”...
  • Page 39: Messages

    SonicStage or MP3 File Manager software, but you cannot operate the controls on your Network Walkman. Please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • If the current time has not been set yet, set the current time in the menu mode (page 27).
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Message Meaning MG ERROR An unauthorized distribution file is detected for copyright protection. There is no audio files in the built- NO DATA in flash memory. To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory If “CANNOT PLAY,” “EXPIRED,” “FILE ERROR,” or “MG ERROR” is displayed, there is a problem with all or part of the data stored in the built-in flash memory.
  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications Maximum recording time (Approx.) NW-S21 ATRAC3* ATRAC3plus* 2 hr. 00 min. (132 kbps) 1 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 2 hr. 30 min. (105 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (64 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (66 kbps) 5 hr. 50 min. (48 kbps) 1 hr.
  • Page 42: Glossary

    Note is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not guarantee conversion among other media. OpenMG Copyright protection technology that securely manages music content from the EMD/Audio CD on a personal computer.
  • Page 43 MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a format standard for music file compression. It was codified by the Motion Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO (International Organization for Standardization). It compresses audio CD data to approximately one tenth its original size. Because the MP3 encoding algorithm has been made publicly available, there are various encoders and decoders that are compliant with this standard.
  • Page 44: Menu List

    Menu list Press the MENU button to display the menu mode, and then use the .–/+> button (select) and the Nx button (confirm) to change the settings of your Network Walkman. For details about each menu, refer to the pages in parentheses. The menu with a “>” mark will be followed by a detailed-setting screen when you press the Nx button to confirm.
  • Page 45: Mp3 File Manager Software Operation

    CD-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.support- nwwalkman.com] for European model, [http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport] for US and Canadian model, [http:// www.css.ap.sony.com/] for the other...
  • Page 46: Transferring Mp3 Audio Files From The

    Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman Connect your Network Walkman to your computer. Connect the small connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable into the USB jack on the Network Walkman, then the large connector to a USB port on your computer.
  • Page 47 * The Help menu is displayed in French; the Operation menu is displayed in English. (You can also download the MP3 File Manager software from the Sony customer service website ([http://www.support- nwwalkman.com] for European model, [http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport] for US and Canadian model, [http:// www.css.ap.sony.com/] for the other...
  • Page 48: Display Of Mp3 File Manager

    Display of MP3 File Manager 1 Album list Double click this to show the included track list. Double click again to hide the track list. 2 Track list Click this button to erase selected albums or tracks. Click this button to erase all the albums or tracks.
  • Page 49: Erasing Audio File

    Erasing audio file You can erase a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager. Open the MP3 File Manager. Select the title you want to erase. Click the button in the screen. z Tip You can select several albums or tracks simultaneously using CTRL key or Shift key.
  • Page 50: Index

    Index A-B Repeat ACCESS lamp 12, 46 Accessories ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus Audio CDs AVLS (Limiting the volume) 11, 28 Backlight Battery BEEP (Beep sound) Bit rate CD (Audio CDs) CD-ROM 8, 12 Clock 26, 27 Computer 6, 12, 45 DATE-TIME Display 11, 18, 39 Display mode Download...
  • Page 51 OpenMG PC CLK Playback Regroup Remaining battery indication Repeat Repeat count Reset RETURN Sentence Repeat Serial Number Shuffle Repeat Skip to the beginning of a track SonicStage Sound preset (Digital sound preset) Time Setting 26, 27 Title Track Repeat Transferring 6, 12, 46 Troubleshooting USB cable...
  • Page 52 This warranty is valid only in the United States. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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