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NW-MS9
Operating Instructions
3-226-930-11(1)
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Portable Memory Stick Audio Player
Network Walkman


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Note on the supplied
"MagicGate Memory Stick"
For the customers in the United
States
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For the customers in Canada
This class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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 been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference using
one or more of the following measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669
or write to:
Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway
Blvd.Fort Myers, FL 33913
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
NW-MS9
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive,
Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For the customers in the
Netherlands
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar
lever hem in als KCA
Notice for users
On the supplied software
· Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software
or the manual accompanying it in whole or in
part, or renting the software without the
permission of the copyright holder.
· 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.
· In the event a problem occurs with this software
as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will
replace it.
However, SONY bears no other responsibility.
· The software provided with this player cannot be
used with equipment other than that which is so
designated.
· Please note that, due to continued efforts to
improve quality, the software specifications may
be changed without notice.
· Operation of this player with software other than
that provided is not covered by the warranty.
Program ©2000 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2001 Sony Corporation


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This manual explains how to operate
Network Walkman. For details on how
to use the supplied software (OpenMG
Jukebox), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox
Operating Instructions.
Network Walkman is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
"MagicGate Memory Stick,"
, "Memory Stick,"
, Network Walkman are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
"MagicGate" and
are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
WALKMAN is a registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
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 operations ................... 12
On the display ............................ 12
Advanced Operations
Playing tracks repeatedly
(REPEAT) .................................. 13
Adjusting the sound ...................... 14
Emphasizing the bass sound
(MEGA BASS) ...................... 14
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS) ................................... 14
Changing the display mode ......... 15
Locking the controls (HOLD) ...... 16
Changing the settings ................... 16
To set a reasonable volume
(Volume preset functions) .. 16
To turn off the beep sound
(BEEP) .................................... 17
To change the display backlight
setting (LIGHT) .................... 18
To set the date and time
(DATE ­ TIME) .................... 18
To erase the "Memory Stick"
(ERASE) .................................... 20
To format the "Memory Stick"
(FORMAT) ................................ 21
Menu ................................................ 22
Other Information
Precautions ..................................... 23
Notes on the rechargeable battery
................................................ 24
Troubleshooting ............................. 25
To reset the player ...................... 25
What happened ? ....................... 25
Error messages ........................... 28
Specifications .................................. 30
Glossary .......................................... 31
Looking at the controls ................. 33
Index ................................................ 34


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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 Store digital
audio files on
your computer.*
2 Transfer the files
to the Network
Walkman.
3 Listen to your
Network Walkman.
USB connection
MP3, WAV and
Windows Media
Format files
Audio CDs
EMD Services


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On "MagicGate Memory Stick"
What is a "Memory Stick"?
"Memory Stick" is a compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. "Memory Stick" is specially designed for exchanging
and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. Because it is removable,
the "Memory Stick" can also be used for external data storage.
Types of "Memory Stick"
There are two types of "Memory Stick":
­ "MagicGate Memory Stick" that is equipped with "MagicGate" copyright protection
technology.
­ "Memory Stick" that is not equipped with "MagicGate" copyright protection technology.
(See "Glossary" on page 31 for details.)
Use a "MagicGate Memory Stick" with this player.
A 64-MB "MagicGate Memory Stick" is supplied with this product.
When you purchase a spare "Memory Stick" for your Network Walkman, be sure to ask for a
"MagicGate Memory Stick," which is distinguished by the
logo.
Note
The Memory capacity of a "MagicGate Memory Stick" supported by this product is 128MB.
Cannot be used
Can be used
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NOTES:
· 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 music files that are not saved on your computer due to unsuccessful recording
from CD or music downloading.
Other features
·Compact size, light weight.
·Skip-proof: you can enjoy uninterrupted enjoyment of music during physical activities such as
jogging or commuting.
·Approximately 10 hours of continuous playback with a rechargeable nickel hydride battery.
·Recordable time: up to 60 min., 80 min., 120 min.**, on the supplied 64MB "MagicGate Memory
Stick."
·Backlight LCD screen: song titles and artist names can be displayed.
·High speed data transfer using the supplied USB cable.
·OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to record compact discs using the ATRAC3 format
(high sound quality, high compression) to the hard drive.
* The copyright protection technology of Network Walkman conforms to the SDMI (Secure Digital Music
Initiative) specifications.
**Differs according to the bit rate when recording. In this case, the figures for the recordable time are when
recording on a 64MB "MagicGate Memory Stick" at 132kbps, 105kbps, and 66kbps.