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Sony Aiwa XDM-S990 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-584-474-11(1)
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Operating Instructions
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XDM-S990
©2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-584-474-11(1) Portable IC Audio Player Operating Instructions ...................................... XDM-S990 ©2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by etc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ..........4 Adjusting the settings of your What you can do with your Portable IC Audio Player Portable IC Audio Player ..4 Adjusting the time setting of your Other features ......... 5 Portable IC Audio Player to a Step 1: Checking the package computer’s built-in clock ....

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview What you can do with your Portable IC Audio Player First, you need to install the “SonicStage” software into your computer (MP3 File Manager software is pre- installed in your Portable IC Audio Player). You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy.

  • Page 5: 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 Portable IC Audio Player or computer.

  • Page 6: Step 1: Checking The Package Contents

    Step 1: Checking the package contents Please check the accessories in the package. • Carrying pouch (1) • Neck strap (1) • Portable IC Audio Player (1) • Headphone extension cord (1) • Headphones (1) • CD-ROM (1) • Operating instructions (1) •...

  • Page 7: Step 2: Inserting The Battery

    Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated. Push forward the battery compartment lid until it locks completely. Battery duration * If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.

  • Page 8: Locating Controls

    Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side Rear side 1 Shuttle switch (./>, VOL (volume)) 8 REPEAT button (pages 15 to 16) (pages 12 to 20, 22 to 31) 9 ACCESS lamps (pages10, 40) 2 Headphone jack (page 12) Blinks in orange.

  • Page 9: Display

    Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 15) 3 AVLS indication (page 26) Displays track number, track name, current date The indication appears while the AVLS and time (page 17 to 25), MESSAGE (page 11, function is activated. 36) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display 4 Digital sound preset indication mode.

  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Portable IC Audio Player Note Before connecting your Portable IC Audio Player 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 Portable IC Audio Player before connecting your Portable IC Audio Player to the computer (update programs may be available).

  • Page 11: Note On Playing Songs With A Limited Playing Period (Timeout Contents)

    Transfer audio files to your Portable IC Audio Player. For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory, refer to the separate manual “SonicStage operating instructions.” z Tips • The Portable IC Audio Player has two flash memories, you can select one flash memory from the list of transfer destinations.

  • Page 12: Listening To Music With Your Portable Ic Audio Player

    Listening to music with your Portable IC Audio Player Please insert a battery before use (see page 7). Note When using Portable IC Audio Player, be sure do disconnect it from the computer. Connect the headphones. To use the headphone extension cord Headphone extension to i jack...

  • Page 13: What Is The Group Function

    What is the Group function? The Group function enables you to select favorite music conveniently on your Portable IC Audio Player. You can transfer audio files or play songs by album or artist using the Group function. • The track number is the order of songs in each group. •...

  • Page 14: Advanced Operations Repeat Mode

    Advanced Operations Repeat mode Press the MENU button in stop mode. The menu screen is displayed. There are three types of repeat mode: Track R E P E A T M O D E > Repeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat. •...

  • Page 15: Playing The Tracks Repeatedly (Track Repeat)

    Playing the tracks Playing a specified repeatedly (Track section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Repeat) The Track Repeat mode is changed by pressing While playing a track, you can set the start point the REPEAT button. You can check the current (A) and end point (B) for a section you wish to Track Repeat mode with the icon of the display.

  • Page 16: Playing Specified Sentences Repeatedly (Sentence Repeat)

    Repeat mode (continued) z Tip Shuttle switch You can fast-forward or fast-rewind by rotating the to (>) to (.) Shuttle switch, after the start point (A) is set. If the track reaches the end while fast-forwarding, the end point is set as point (B) and fast-forwarding continues.

  • Page 17: Setting The Repeat Counts

    Setting the repeat Changing the counts display mode You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode. You can view information such as track numbers or titles in the display while music is played or Shuttle switch stopped.

  • Page 18: Selecting The Group Display Mode

    Changing the display mode (continued) Selecting the group display mode Shuttle switch to (>) to (.) For any menu mode, you can select the group display by pressing the GROUP/TUNE MODE button with the RADIO ON/OFF switch set to RADIO OFF. MENU button Nx button RADIO ON/OFF switch...

  • Page 19: Adjusting Treble And Bass (Digital Sound Preset)

    Adjusting the sound Adjusting treble quality and bass (Digital You can adjust the sound quality of bass and treble parts. sound preset) Sound quality Emphasis level Bass -4 to +3 You can adjust the treble and bass. You can preset two settings, which can be selected during Treble -4 to +3...

  • Page 20: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset) (continued) Locking the controls (HOLD) Set the tone for “SOUND 1.” 1 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “SOUND 1 >” and press the Nx button You can protect your Portable IC Audio Player against accidental operation by using the HOLD to confirm.

  • Page 21: Storing Non-Audio Data

    Storing non-audio data You can transfer data from the hard disk of your computer to the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. The built-in flash memory is displayed in Windows Explorer as an external drive (for example: as the D drive). Notes •...

  • Page 22: Using The Radio Listening To The Radio

    Using the radio If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast Listening to the If the FM broadcast is noisy, switch to the monaural reception mode. radio 1 Slide the RADIO ON/OFF switch in the direction of RADIO ON to turn on the radio. You can listen to FM broadcasts.

  • Page 23: Presetting Radio Stations

    To preset a station manually (Manual Presetting radio preset) If there is a station that cannot be preset stations automatically, you can preset it manually by the following procedure. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations. Before starting, you must exit the preset mode (the preset numbers should not be displayed).

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Settings Of Your Portable Ic Audio Player

    Adjusting the settings of your Portable IC Audio Press the MENU button. Player The menu screen is displayed. Adjusting the time R E P E A T M O D E > setting of your Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “PC Portable IC Audio CLK:”...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Current Time Setting (Date-Time)

    Adjusting the As you did in step 3, adjust the settings for “month” and “date.” current time After rotating the Shuttle switch to adjust the “date” setting and pressing the Nx button setting (DATE- to confirm, the display switches to the time setting screen.

  • Page 26: Limiting The Volume (Avls)

    Limiting the Setting the volume (AVLS) volume using the preset volume You can set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent function auditory disturbance or distraction. With AVLS, you can listen to music at a comfortable volume There are two modes to adjust the volume level.

  • Page 27: Switching To The Manual Mode

    Switching to the manual Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “SET mode >.” Press the MENU button. V O L : S E T > The menu screen is displayed. Press the Nx button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “VOL LO xx”* blinks.

  • Page 28: Turning Off The Beep Sound (Beep)

    Turning off the Changing the beep sound backlight setting (BEEP) You can select ON or OFF. Menu Backlight mode You can turn off the beep sounds of your Portable Always off IC Audio Player. Turns on for three seconds Shuttle switch after each operation (or until scrolling is complete) to (>)

  • Page 29: Changing The Blink Setting Of Operation Lamp

    To cancel the menu mode Changing the Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. blink setting of OPERATION lamp The OPERATION lamp blinks or lights in green according to operation. You can select from three patterns of setting, or OFF.

  • Page 30: Turning Off The Power After A Specified Time (Timer)

    To check the time length until the Player is Turning off the turned off Press and hold the MENU button. power after a To cancel the timer specified time Carry out step1 to 3 and select “TIMER: OFF” in step 3. To cancel the menu mode (TIMER) Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU...

  • Page 31: Other Functions Formatting The Memory (Format)

    Other functions Formatting the Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “1 (flash memory 1)” or “2 (flash memory (FORMAT) memory 2)” and press the Nx button to confirm. You can use your Portable IC Audio Player to format the built-in flash memory. F O R M A T : N If the memory is formatted, all data previously stored in the memory will be erased.

  • Page 32: Other Information

    Other Information On cleaning Precautions • Clean your Portable IC Audio Player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. On installation • Clean the headphone plug periodically. Never use your Portable IC Audio Player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, Note moisture or vibration.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Portable IC Audio Player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem prior to consult an Aiwa dealer. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer, please refer to “Troubleshooting”...
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting (continued) On the display window Symptom Cause/Remedy LIGHT is set to “OFF.” The backlight is not turned on. c In the menu mode, set “LIGHT” to “ON” (page 28). “s” is displayed for a title. Characters that cannot be displayed on your Portable IC Audio Player are involved.
  • Page 35 Symptom Cause/Remedy The number of audio files that can be • The free space of the built-in flash memory to which you want to transferred is limited. (Available transfer audio files are insufficient. c Transfer any unnecessary audio files back to the computer to recording time is short.) increase free space.

  • Page 36: Messages

    Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Message Meaning Remedy ACCESS Accessing the built-in flash memory. Please wait for access to complete. This message appears while transferring audio files and during initialization of the built-in flash memory. AVLS The volume level exceeds the rated Turn the volume down or disable the AVLS.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Battery life (continuous playback) Specifications ATRAC3 format: Approximately 100 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 90 hours MP3 format: Approximately 80 hours FM radio reception: Approximately 40 hours Portable IC Audio Player Dimension Maximum recording time (Approx.) 88.6 × 24.3 × 24.6 mm ATRAC3* ATRAC3plus* (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)

  • Page 38: 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 39: Menu List

    Menu list Press the MENU button to display the menu mode and use the Shuttle switch (rotate: select/press: confirm) to change the settings of your Portable IC Audio Player. 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 Shuttle switch to confirm.

  • Page 40: Mp3 File Manager Software Operation

    MP3 File Manager software operation System requirements • OS: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 What you can do Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Windows XP Media Center Edition with the MP3 File Windows XP Professional Manager Windows XP Home Edition Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition You can transfer MP3 audio files easily, using the...

  • Page 41: Transferring Mp3 Audio Files From The Computer To Your Portable Ic Audio Player

    Transferring MP3 Select a flash memory from the transfer destination list (page 43). audio files from Drag the MP3 audio files you want to the computer to transfer to your Portable IC Audio your Portable IC Player and drop them to the MP3 File Manager screen.
  • Page 42 Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Portable IC Audio Player If the MP3 File Manager software is accidentally erased by formatting, etc., (continued) you can restore it from the supplied CD-ROM by following the procedure Notes below. •...

  • Page 43: Display Of Mp3 File Manager

    Display of MP3 File Manager 1 Album list Double click this to show the included track Click this button to erase all the albums or list. Double click again to hide the track list. tracks. 2 Track list Clicks this button to finish the MP3 File Manager.

  • Page 44: Erasing Audio File

    Erasing audio file Changing the order of audio You can erase a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File files Manager. You can move a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager.

  • Page 45: Index

    Index A-B Repeat Fast-forward ACCESS lamp 10, 29, 41 Fast-rewind Accessories ATRAC3 FORMAT ATRAC3plus Formatting Audio CDs AVLS (Limiting the volume) 9, 26 Group 13, 18 Backlight Battery 5, 7 Headphones 6, 12, 32 BEEP (Beep sound) HOLD Bit rate HOLD function (Locking the controls) CD (Audio CDs) CD-ROM...
  • Page 46 Index (continued) Radio Remaining battery indication Repeat Repeat count Reset RETURN Sentence Repeat Shuffle Repeat Shuttle switch 12 to 20, 22 to 31 Skip to the beginning of a track SonicStage Sound preset (Digital Sound Preset) Time setting 24, 25 Timer Title Track Repeat...
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