Sony Walkman NW-S4 Operating Instructions Manual
Portable ic audio player
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Page 1: Network Walkman
Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions NW-S4 2001 Sony Corporation 3-231-119-12(1) -
Page 2: Notice For Users
• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview ... 4 What you can do with your Network Walkman ... 4 Getting Started Unpacking ... 5 Parts and controls ... 6 Inserting the battery ... 7 Installing the armband ... 8 Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman (Check-out) ... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman Network Walkman is a portable IC audio player. You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the product’s built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy. Store digital audio files on your computer. -
Page 5: Getting Started
• Headphones (1) • Armband (1) • USB cable (1) • CD-ROM (OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1) • NW-S4 Operating Instructions (1) • OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions (1) About the Serial Number The serial number provided for your device is required for the customer registration. -
Page 6: Parts And Controls
Parts and controls Refer to the page numbers indicated in parentheses for details. 1 VOL (volume) +/– (page 10) 2 Display (page 11) 3 SHIFT button (pages 12, 13) 4 N/x (play/stop) button (page 10) 5 ./> (MEGA BASS/MODE) buttons (pages 11, 12, 13) 6 Battery compartment (page 7) 7 Strap holder... -
Page 7: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the battery Notes • If you do not use the battery correctly, it may become damaged from leakage and corrosion. For best results: - Make sure the polarity is correct. - Do not charge a dry cell battery. - Remove the battery, if you do not intend to use the player for an extended period of... -
Page 8: Installing The Armband
Installing the armband Note Do not wear the unit for a long time with the armband fastened tightly. Install the armband attachment to the armband. Slide the armband to the deepest position and fix it using the fastener. Lift the attachment toward the headphones jack and install it to the unit. -
Page 9: Basic Operations Transferring Songs From The Computer To Network Walkman (Check-Out)
Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman (Check-out) Notes • Be sure to install OpenMG Jukebox before connecting Network Walkman. • When you connect Network Walkman to the computer for the first time, the window for installing the driver appears. -
Page 10: Listening To Music With Network Walkman
Listening to music with Network Walkman z Tip The player does not have a power switch. The player automatically turns off several seconds after it stops playing. When you press Nx (play/stop) button again, Network Walkman is powered on automatically and starts playing from the last song you stopped playing. -
Page 11: Using The Display Information
Note The display turns off and the power will go off several seconds after playback stops. Go to the beginning of the next track Go to the beginning of the succeeding tracks Go to the beginning of the present track Go to previous tracks and/or the beginning of the before tracks Go forward... -
Page 12: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations Playing songs repeatedly (MODE) There are three ways to play songs; "All Repeat", "1 Repeat" and "Shuffle Repeat". > (MODE) To play songs repeatedly, while holding down the SHIFT button, press > (MODE) repeatedly. Each time you press the > (MODE) button, the repeat mode indicator changes as follows: t F t SHUF F Repeat mode indicator... -
Page 13: Emphasizing The Bass Sound (Mega Bass)
Emphasizing the bass sound (MEGA BASS) Note If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing the bass, turn down the volume. MEGA BASS function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. . (MEGA BASS) While holding down the SHIFT button, press .(MEGA BASS) repeatedly. -
Page 14: Protecting Your Hearing (Avls)
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) Locking the controls (HOLD) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. To limit the maximum volume level Slide the AVLS switch to LIMIT. To cancel AVLS Slide the AVLS switch to NORM. The HOLD switch locks all controls to prevent accidental operation. -
Page 15: Playing Back Time-Limited Music (Timeout Contents)
Playing back time-limited music (timeout contents) Some music data distributed via the Internet (EMD service) have playback time restriction. When you playback a song with playback time restriction, the timeout icon (page 11) goes on. If you try to playback a song whose playback period is already expired, the timeout icon flashes and playback of the next song begins. -
Page 16: Using Network Walkman In
Using Network Walkman in combination with Windows Media Player 7 If you install Microsoft Windows Media you can transfer a WMA file to your Network Walkman and play it back. Refer to the online help for Windows Media Player 7 for detailed operations. Playing back WMA files with Network Walkman Installing Windows Media Player 7 and the... - Page 17 Notes • Songs checked-out using the OpenMG Jukebox (ATRAC3 and MP3) can also be listened on the Portable Device screen of Windows Media Player 7, but they can not be played back nor checked-in to Windows Media Player 7. Portable •...
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Page 18: Other Information
Other Information Precautions Safety Do not drop or vigorously shake the player. It may damage the unit. Installation Do not place the player in a location where it is: • On an unstable surface • Very humid or no ventilation •... -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications Audio specifications Frequency response 20 – 20,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 85 dB Memory capacity 64 MB (including the system software: 61.1 MB available for music) Available file format ATRAC3 Bit rate*: 32–256 kbps Sampling rate: 32/44.1/48 kHz * Variable bit rate files are not supported. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
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 “Troubleshooting”... - Page 21 cIf the song has a limited playing period or playing count, you may not be able to check it out to Network Walkman, depending on the restrictions set by the copyright holders. For details on the settings of each song, contact the service, or see the OpenMG Web site.
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Page 22: Glossary
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. Bit rate Indicates the data amount per second. - Page 23 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 for preventing improper usage of audio files and to promote legal music distribution services.
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Page 24: Index
MEGA BASS ... 13 OpenMG Jukebox ... 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 23 Parts and controls ... 6 Playback ... 10 Precautions ... 18 Sony Corporation Repeat mode ... 12 SDMI ... 23 Serial number ... 5 Specifications ... 19 Time-out contents ...