Sony NW-S705F Operation Guide

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    Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NW-S603 / S605 / S703F / S705F / S706F ©2006 Sony Corporation 2-887-743-13 (1)
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    you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. - SonicStage Help explains details about using the SonicStage software ( page 3). Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to "Table of
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    of pages. Using SonicStage Help See SonicStage Help for details about using SonicStage, such as importing songs to your computer and transferring songs to the player.  Click "Help" - "SonicStage Help" while SonicStage is running. Help appears. Note  In SonicStage Help, the player is referred to
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    with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo 36 Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer 37 Adjusting the Effect of the Noise Canceling Function (Noise Cancel Control) (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only 38 Changing the Song Order (Sort 39 Changing the Display Mode 41 Changing the display mode 42
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    FM Radio (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) Format and Bit Rate 80 Playing Songs without Pauses 82 How is Song Information Imported to the Player 83 Storing Data Other than Audio Files 84 Upgrading the Player's Firmware........ 85 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 86 Messages 95 Uninstalling SonicStage
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    Noise Cancel Control*4.........38 ├ Information 55 ├ Initialize │ ├ Reset All Settings 56 │ └ Format 57 └ USB Bus Powered 59 *2 (Rec Data) appears when you have data recorded with the player. *3 (Rec) appears when an optional accessory for recording is connected to the player. *4 NW-S703F/S705F
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    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)*1, etc.  CD-ROM*2 (1) - SonicStage software - Operation Guide (PDF file)  Quick
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    PORT Connect to the supplied USB cable, accessories for WM-PORT such as optional accessories for recording with the player, or peripheral device.  page 41). When you press this button while using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) or Intelligent Shuffle, the current time appears for a
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    Table of Contents Menu Index  To operate the player with the shuttle switch Normal mode To Operation In play mode Skip to the beginning of the next song. Rotate the shuttle switch to  briefly.
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    NW-S703F/S705F/S706F users Connect the headphone plug securely following to the plug shape for the headphones, and to the orientation mark ( ) and the plug shape for the headphone extension cord. When using the headphone extension cord Headphone extension cord Headphones About the Noise Canceling
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    you register the jacket and transfer songs from SonicStage. You can set the jacket picture to not Power Save mode when you do not operate the player for a while ( page 60).  Playing status appears.  Noise Canceling indication (NWS703F/S705F/S706F only) Displays when the Noise Canceling function is
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    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 slided, and then rotated to () briefly while in the play or stop mode, the player skips to the beginning of the first song of the current (or next) sort
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    Jacket Search) do not appear Playing lists of songs created in SonicStage (Playlists) You can play lists of songs (Playlists) created in SonicStage. If you change a name in SonicStage, the changed name appears on the player. See SonicStage Help for details.  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button
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    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 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.  Hint  You can
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    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 Hint  The 100 most frequently-played songs are updated every time you connect the player to SonicStage. Continued 
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    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 rotated to () briefly while in the play or stop mode, the player skips to the beginning of the first song of the current (or next) sort
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    switch, the 100 most frequently played songs are reshuffled and played back from the first song.  The 100 most frequently-played songs are updated every time you connect the player to SonicStage.  If the total number of songs transferred on the player is less than 100, all transferred songs on the
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    18 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
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    Menu 19 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
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    Menu Index 20 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).  Press and hold the
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    Table of Contents Menu 21 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 Index Searching for songs by song name (Song)  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 22 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
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    Table of Contents Menu 23 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 "
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 24 Playing Songs...Searching for Songs Searching for songs by genre (Genre)  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
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 25 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.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Search) and press the  button to confirm.  Rotate the shuttle
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    picture after you register the album jacket picture and transfer songs from SonicStage. to   button Shuttle switch Index to  DISPLAY/HOME  If no jacket pictures have been registered, a preinstalled image in the player appears.  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen
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    Table of Contents Menu 27 Playing Songs Changing the Play Mode (PLAY MODE) The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Index PLAY MODE/SOUND button  Press the PLAY MODE/SOUND button repeatedly to
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    headphones are connected to the player.  The following operation is only available while in the play or stop mode or using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only).  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Noise Canceling
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    and not a malfunction.  You may feel the Noise Canceling function does not work or noise is louder in a quiet environment or depending on the noise. In this case, release the Noise Canceling function.  Cellular phones may affect noise. In that case, keep the player away from cellular phones.
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    Sound Quality You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. There are two preset settings, either of button Note  You cannot select the sound quality setting while using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/ S705F/S706F only).  Press and hold the PLAY MODE/SOUND button. Each time the button
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    ," "EQ Pop," "EQ Jazz" or "EQ Unique." You can listen to music with your favorite sound quality by selecting and adjusting "EQ Custom". to   Note  You cannot change the sound quality while using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/S705F/ S706F only).  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME
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    a lively sound. Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that a small sound can be listened easily. User-customizable sound settings. See  page 33 for setting. Notes  If the sound quality setting you choose the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate. Continued  Index
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    of the Setting menu, the "EQ Custom" setting is applied to the sound.  You cannot set the "EQ Custom" values while using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/S705F/ S706F only).  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Settings) and press the
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    34 Settings...Setting the Sound Quality  Rotate the shuttle switch to select the Equalizer value and press the  button to confirm. Table of Contents Menu To return to the previous menu Press the DISPLAY/HOME button. Index
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    more vibrant. to   button Shuttle switch Index to  DISPLAY/HOME button Note  This setting cannot be made while using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only).  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Settings) and press
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    setting cannot be made while using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only).  The Clear Stereo function is set to obtain maximum effect with the supplied headphones. The Clear Stereo effect may not be obtained with other headphones. In this case, set the Clear Stereo function to off.  Press and
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    levels. to   button Shuttle switch Index to  DISPLAY/HOME button Note  You cannot adjust the volume level while using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only).  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Settings) and press
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    Noise Canceling Function (Noise Cancel Control) (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) The player is designed to obtain the maximum effect of the Noise Canceling the headphones. You can adjust the microphone sensitivity by the Noise Cancel Control function. Adjust the function when the Noise Canceling effect
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 39 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  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME
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    40 Settings...Changing the Song Order Table of Contents Menu 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/
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    on the "Property" screen.  When you press the DISPLAY/HOME button while using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/ S705F/S706F only) or Intelligent Shuffle, the current time appears for a specified duration. In this case, the display does not change to the one you set as Display Screen ( page 43). Continued 
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    ) at the default setting.  When you press the DISPLAY/HOME button while using the FM tuner (NW-S703F/ S705F/S706F only) or Intelligent Shuffle, the current time appears for a specified duration. In this case, the display does not change to the one you set as Display Screen ( page 43). Continued 
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    Table of Contents Menu 43 Settings...Changing the Display Mode Selecting the display types (Display Screen) You can select whether or not to display the following screens: "Property," "Clock," and "Breath" when pressing the DISPLAY/HOME button. You can only view the screen which is set to on (
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    . For details on registering the jacket picture, see SonicStage Help. to   button Shuttle switch Index to  DISPLAY/HOME button Notes  If no jacket pictures have been registered, a preinstalled image in the player appears.  Jacket pictures you register for playlists do not appear on
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    Table of Contents Menu 45 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
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 46 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 "
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    the  button to confirm.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select "Volume Mode>" and press the  button to confirm.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select "Manual Volume" and press the  button to confirm. You can adjust the volume from 0 to 30 by pressing the VOL +/- button with this setting. To
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    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   button Shuttle switch Index to  DISPLAY/HOME button  Press and hold
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 49 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
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    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. to   button Shuttle switch to  DISPLAY/HOME button Index Selecting the current time setting
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    player with your computer when connecting the player to your computer after starting the SonicStage software. (Default setting)  Date-Time Manual: To set the date and time manually. For details, see "Setting the current time manually format from among "year/month/day," "day/month/year,"
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     Rotate the shuttle switch to select "Set Date-Time>" and press the  button to confirm.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select "Date-Time Manual>" and press the  button to confirm. The year value appears highlighted.  Rotate the shuttle switch to adjust the year setting and press the  button
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    to confirm.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select "Date Disp Type>" and press the  button to confirm.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select the desired format and press the  button to confirm. You can select the date from the following 3 types.  Date yy/mm/dd: The date appears as "year/month
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    Table of Contents Menu 54 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 Index to  DISPLAY/HOME button  Press and hold
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    the shuttle switch to show the following information. 1: product name 2: built-in flash memory capacity 3: serial number 4: version information for the player's firmware 5: version information for WM-PORT  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the display changes. To return to the previous
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    can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete the music songs you have transferred to the player. to  confirm. When resetting is completed, "COMPLETE" appears. To cancel restoration of factory settings Select "Cancel" in step  and press the  button. To
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    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. to
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    58 Settings...Formatting Memory Table of Contents Menu 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. Index
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    ) 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" may improve data transfer. to   button Shuttle
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    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 Index to  DISPLAY/HOME button appears in the display constantly during playback or FM reception (NWS703F/S705F/S706F only).
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    Contents Menu Index 61 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. Note  When you press the DISPLAY/HOME
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 62 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
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    Listening to FM Radio (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only)  Rotate station is received. To stop the automatic presetting Select "Cancel" in step  and press the  button. To return position to enter the preset tuning mode.  Manual Tuning In the manual tuning mode, you can select broadcast stations by
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    64 Listening to FM Radio (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) Table of Contents Menu Index Manual Tuning Frequency appears with and above and below. To Operation using "FM Auto Preset" ( page 62).  Improving the reception  The headphones cord serves as the antenna, so extend it as far as possible.
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    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 Index  Select the desired frequency by the manual tuning mode ( page 63
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    66 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
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 67 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. "
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    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 Index Audio connecting cable Audio device with LINEOUT (such as "Walkman") Cradle (optional
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    player detects sound from the audio device. If no sound is detected, the player pauses recording, and when the player 5 minutes, the player enters the recording not set on the player, "NNN_0000" ( in step . The player does not detect sound audio device. In case of an accessory with a record level
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    DISPLAY/HOME button Note  The recording function will be displayed when connected to the optional accessories for recording with the player.  Follow steps  to  in "Recording" ( page 68), and then the player enters the record standby mode.  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME
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    DISPLAY/HOME button Note  The recording function will be displayed when connected to the optional accessories for recording with the player.  Follow steps  to  in "Recording" ( page 68), and then the player enters the record standby mode.  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME
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    17) are not available for recorded songs. These functions can be available if you export recorded songs to SonicStage and then transfer them back to the player. For details, see SonicStage Help.  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears.  Rotate the shuttle switch to
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    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. Index PLAY MODE/SOUND button  Press the PLAY MODE/SOUND button repeatedly to select the desired play mode. List of play modes Play mode
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    of Contents Menu 74 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   button Shuttle switch
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    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  Index Contents Menu Table of
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    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 appears after the song is deleted. To stop deleting album Select "Cancel" in step  and press the  button. To return to the previous menu Press the
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    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.  the song is deleted. To stop deleting songs Select "Cancel" in step  and press the  button. To return to the previous menu Press the DISPLAY
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    Player The player is rechargeable when connected to a computer When you connect the player to your computer, use the supplied USB cable icon. If "LOW BATTERY" appears, you cannot play back with the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. Notes  Charge the battery
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    kbps (For NW-S603/S605, or when the Noise Canceling function is set to "OFF" for NW-S703F/S705F/S706F). For details, see "Battery life (continuous playback)" ( page 110). The exact playing time available from a full charge varies with the operating conditions and environment of the player. To enter
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    produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format, with a smaller file size. Linear-PCM: Linear-PCM is an audio recording format without digital compression. You can listen to the sound with the same quality as CD music by recording with this format. What is bit rate? Bit rate refers to the
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    fewer songs on the player. Lower bit rates enable you to store more songs, but at a lower sound quality. For details on supported audio formats and bit rate, see  pages 108 and 109. Note  If you import a song from a CD to SonicStage at a low
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    you import songs to SonicStage in ATRAC* format and transfer them to the player, you can play them on the player continuously, without pauses without pauses after the songs are imported to SonicStage in ATRAC* format and then transferred to the player. Note  For songs to be played without
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    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
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    the built-in flash memory of the player.  Always use SonicStage to transfer audio files that you want to play to the player. Audio files transferred with Windows Explorer cannot be played by the player.  Do not disconnect the supplied USB cable while transferring data between a computer and the
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    models: http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/  Download the update program to your computer from the web site.  Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program.  Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player's firmware. Firmware update is complete. Index
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    of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 3 Check for information about the issue in SonicStage Help. 4 Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport
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    be found.  The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer.  Format the built-in flash memory using the "Format" menu of the player ( page 57).  The supplied USB cable is disconnected from the player while data is being transferred.  Transfer usable files back
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    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. your computer properly.  Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.  Use the supplied USB cable.  The battery is charged in an ambient
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    minutes. SonicStage does not start up. Cause/Remedy  The computer's operating system software is not compatible with SonicStage.  See the system requirements ( page 111).  All Windows applications environment has changed, perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating system. Continued 
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    of the SonicStage software.  Another application is running on the computer.  Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable.  The player's USB connection (USB Bus Powered
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    91 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with the computer/SonicStage (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy Audio data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer.  The USB cable is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly.  Disconnect the USB cable,
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    Symptom Cause/Remedy Noise occurs while recording.  If the optional accessories for recording with the player has a record level shift switch, it is not set correctly.  Set the switch to the position corresponding to the audio device connected. For details, see the operation guide of the
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    the sound source properly.  Connect properly using the optional accessories for recording with the player.  The connecting cable corresponding to the player is not used.  Connect the corresponding connecting cable to the player.  The player is connected to a computer.  Disconnect the computer
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    songs recorded by the player to SonicStage, format the internal flash memory in the "Format" menu of the player ( page 57). Recorded songs cannot be deleted.  The song or the folder which cannot be deleted is set to "Read only" on a computer.  Display the data in Windows Explorer, and uncheck
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    Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions . Wait until the USB cable from the message disappears. computer, or resetting the player ( page 86). the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the built-in flash memory. For details, see "To
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    10). The battery is low. You must charge the battery ( page 78). There is a problem with Transfer the normal audio 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
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    . the folder or song on a computer. The player is connected and disconnected from a computer when the intelligent function of SonicStage is disable. This is not an error. Wait until the message disappears. There is a problem with Consult your nearest Sony the hardware. dealer.  You tried to
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 98
    98 Troubleshooting...Messages Table of Contents Menu Index Message UPDATE ERROR USB CONNECT USE ORIGINAL HEADPHONE (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) Meaning Remedy The player fails to update the firmware. Follow the on-screen instructions on the computer and update again. The player is connected
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    the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is completed when the computer has restarted. 1) "Settings" - "Control Panel" in the case of Windows 2000 Professional. 2) "Change/Remove" in the case of Windows 2000 Professional. Note  When you install SonicStage, "OpenMG
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 100
    player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 101
    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.: NW-S603/S605/S703F/ S705F/S706F Responsible
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    will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones For Customers in Russia Index
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    or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.  Do not put the player into the fire.  Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 104
    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
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 105
    the headphones, and hand wash with a mild detergent solution. Dry off sufficiently before use after washing. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On software  Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 106
    of Windows. For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals. On sample audio data The player is pre-installed with sample audio data so that you can try it out right away. To delete this audio data, delete it using SonicStage.  The recorded music
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 107
    SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 108
    Index Specifications Audio compression technology - MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) - Windows Media Audio (WMA)* - Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC hr. 20 min. 6 hr. 40 min. 6 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 30 min. NW-S605/S705F Songs 1,350 1,000 995 680 515 495 410 340 255 205 185 47 Time 90 hr. 00 min
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 109
    1,015,726,080 bytes) NW-S605/S705F: 2 GB (Approx. 1.89 GB = 2,035,974,144 bytes) NW-S706F: 4 GB (Approx. 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. Supported bit rates MP3: 32 to 320 kbps variable
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 110
    Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approximately 47 hours Playback at WMA 128 kbps Approximately 40 hours Playback at AAC 128 kbps Approximately 47 hours Playback at Linear-PCM 1,411 kbps Approximately 42 hours At recording Approximately 10 hours NW-S703F/S705F/S706F With Noise Canceling function ON
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 111
    Color (16 bit) (or higher) (SonicStage may not operate properly at color settings at or below 256 colors.) CD-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. Sound board USB port (Hi-Speed USB
  • Sony NW-S705F | Operation Guide - Page 112
    27, 73 SHUF (Repeat Shuffle Folder 27, 73 A AAC 80, 109 Accessories 7, 68 Adobe Reader 3 Album 23 All Songs 12 Artist 22 Artist Link 17 Firmware 85 FM 61 FM Auto Preset 62 FOLDER (mode 8, 63 Format 80 Format (Initialize 57 G Genre 24, 40 H Headphone extension cord 10 Headphones 7,
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    ...Index J Jacket picture 11, 26, 44 Jacket Search 26 L Linear-PCM 80, 109 M Manual Volume 47 Manual tuning 63 Memory Capacity 109 Messages 95 Mono/Auto 67 MP3 80, 109 My Favorite Shuffle 17 N Noise Canceling 10, 28, 38 P Playback 8, 12 Playlists 13 Playlist Select 13 Play Mode 27, 73
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