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3-231-119-12(1)
Portable IC Audio Player
Network Walkman
Operating Instructions
NW-S4
2001 Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record S4 The model number is located on the battery compartment lid and serial number is located inside of the battery compartment (see page 5). Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NW-S4 Serial No. INFORMATION: Notice for users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, On the supplied software pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. T
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Table of Contents Overview .......................................... 4 Other Information What you can do with your Network Walkman ................ 4 Precautions ..................................... 18 Specifications .................................. 19 Getting Started Troubleshooting ............................. 20 Glossary .......................................... 22 Unpacking ........................................ 5 Index ................................. Back cover Parts and controls
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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. MP3 and WAV and EMD Services Audio CDs WMA* files 1 Store digital audio files on your computer. 2 Transfer the files to Network Walkman. USB connection * To transfer a file in WMA format to your Network Walkman, you need TM the Microsoft® Windows Media Player 7. (It i
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Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking Your Network Walkman comes with the following items. • Network Walkman (1) • USB cable (1) • CD-ROM (OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1) • Size AA (LR6) alkaline battery (1) • NW-S4 Operating Instructions (1) • OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions (1) About the Serial Number • Headphones (1) The serial number provided for your device is required for the customer registration. The number is located inside the battery compartment. Slide in the "OPEN" di
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Parts and controls Refer to the page numbers indicated in parentheses for details. 1 VOL (volume) +/– (page 10) 6 Battery compartment (page 7) 2 Display (page 11) 7 Strap holder 3 SHIFT button (pages 12, 13) 8 HOLD switch (page 14) 4 N/x (play/stop) button (page 10) 9 Headphones jack (page 10) 5 ./> (MEGA BASS/MODE) 0 AVLS switch (page 14) buttons (pages 11, 12, 13) qa USB connector (page 9) 6
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Getting Started Inserting the battery 1 Open the battery compartment lid. Notes • If you do not use the battery correctly, it may become damaged from Slide in the leakage and corrosion. "OPEN" direction. For best results: - Make sure the polarity is correct. 2 Insert the size AA (LR6) alkaline battery (supplied) - Do not charge a dry matching the + and - ends on the battery to those cell battery. inside the battery compartment. - Remove the battery, if you do not intend to use the player for an
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Installing the armband Note 1 Install the armband attachment to the armband. Do not wear the unit for Slide the armband to the deepest position and fix it a long time with the using the fastener. armband fastened tightly. 2 Lift the attachment toward the headphones jack and install it to the unit. Removing While pulling the tab upward, slide the attachment toward the battery compartment. 8
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Basic Operations Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman (Check-out) Notes In order to check out digital audio files from your • Be sure to install computer, first you must install the supplied OpenMG OpenMG Jukebox Jukebox software and then import digital audio files to before connecting OpenMG Jukebox. Network Walkman. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating • When you connect Instructions. Network Walkman to the computer for the 1 Connect Network Wa
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Listening to music with Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use (see page 7). Note When using Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer. The player is deactivated while it is connected to your computer. Nx (play/stop) HOLD switch ./> VOL +/– 1 Connect the headphones (supplied). z Tip The player does not have to i jack a power switch. The player automatically turns off several seconds after it stops playing. When you press Nx (play/stop) button again, Network Walkma
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Basic Operations To Take the following action Go to the beginning of the Press > once next track Go to the beginning of the Press > repeatedly succeeding tracks Go to the beginning of the Press . once present track Go to previous tracks and/or Press . repeatedly the beginning of the before tracks Go forward During playback, 123 Press > and hold During playback, Go backward 123 Press . and hold Note Using the display information
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Advanced Operations Playing songs repeatedly (MODE) There are three ways to play songs; "All Repeat", "1 Repeat" and "Shuffle Repeat". SHIFT > (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: 1 F t F t SHUF F t (no indication) R Repeat mode indicator The player repeats 1 the current song (1 Repeat) F F all songs continuously (All Repeat) SHUF F all song
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Advanced Operations Emphasizing the bass sound (MEGA BASS) Note MEGA BASS function intensifies low frequency sound If the sound becomes for richer quality audio reproduction. distorted when SHIFT emphasizing the bass, turn down the volume. . (MEGA BASS) While holding down the SHIFT button, press .(MEGA BASS) repeatedly. Each time you press the .(MEGA BASS) button, the repeat mode indicator changes as follows: BASS B BASS B (none) R Display indication Sound quality MEG
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Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. AVLS switch To limit the maximum volume level Slide the AVLS switch to LIMIT. To cancel AVLS Slide the AVLS switch to NORM. Locking the controls (HOLD) The HOLD switch locks all controls to prevent accidental operation. HOLD switch To lock all controls Slide the HOLD switch to .. Controls will be locked. To release the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch in the o
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Advanced Operations 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. We recommended you to check-in or delete the expired song in the player to the computer using the OpenMG Jukeb
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Using Network Walkman in combination with Windows TM Media Player 7 TM If you install Microsoft Windows Media Player 7, 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 dedicated plug-ins • Refer to http://www.openmg.com/ for the details on how to obtain Windows Media Player 7. • To use Windows Media Player 7 in c
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Advanced Operations Notes 1 Start Windows Media Player 7 and click on the • Songs checked-out "Portable Device" tab. using the OpenMG The "Portable Device" screen appears. Jukebox (ATRAC3 and MP3) can also be Copy Music button listened on the Portable Device screen of Windows Media Player 7, but they can not be played back nor checked-in to Windows Media Portable Player 7. Device Portable • The transferred screen Device tab (copied) WMA files to Network Walkman from Windows Media Player 7 are sh
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Other Information Precautions Safety • Caring for others Do not drop or vigorously shake the Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside player. It may damage the unit. sounds and to be considerate of the Installation people around you. Do not place the player in a location Cleaning where it is: Clean the casing with a soft cloth lightly • On an unstable surface moistened with water or a mild • Very humid or no ventilation detergent solution. Do not use any type • Su
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Other Information Specifications Operating temperature Audio specifications 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C ) (not Frequency response condensed) 20 – 20,000 Hz Environment temperature Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C) (not 85 dB condensed) Memory capacity Supplied accessories 64 MB (including the system software: See page 5. 61.1 MB available for music) Available file format ATRAC3 MP3 Bit rate*: 32–256 kbps Sampling rate: 32/44.1/48 kHz * Variable bit rate files are not suppor
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Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following The player does not function. difficulties while using Network cIf Network Walkman player is Walkman, use this troubleshooting connected to the computer, guide to help you remedy the problem. disconnect it. Should any problem persist, consult cMake sure that the HOLD function your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble is deactivated (page 14). concerning operations while connecting cIf the battery is weak, replace it with with your computer, plea
