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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
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    (Set Date-Time 50 Selecting the current time setting 50 Setting the current time manually 52 Setting the Date Format (Date Disp Type 53 Setting the Time Format (Time Disp Type 54 Displaying the Player Information (Information 55 Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset All Settings 56 Formatting
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    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 99 Additional Information Precautions 103 On Copyrights
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     Table of Contents Menu Index Home Menu List You can display the HOME screen by pressing and holding the DISPLAY/HOME button of the player. The HOME screen is the starting point to play audio, search for songs, and change settings such as follows. HOME screen*1 DISPLAY/HOME button *1 5 of
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    to the optional cradle (BCR-NWU3)*1, etc.  CD-ROM*2 (1) - SonicStage software - Operation Guide (PDF file)  Quick Start Guide (1) *1 Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some optional accessories may not be available. *2 Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in
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    the item of the menu.  Hint  There is no power button on the player. When you stop song playback or FM reception (NW-S703F/S705F/S706F only) by with button operation.  DISPLAY/HOME button When you press this button while the player is in the play or stop mode, you can change the display ( page
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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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    switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released.  Strap hole This is used to attach a strap (sold separately).  RESET button Resets the player by pressing the RESET button with a small pin, etc. For details, see  page 86.  PLAY MODE/SOUND button Switches the play mode ( page 27
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    display mode, press the DISPLAY/HOME button ( page 42). Switch the display to the Power Save mode when you do not operate the player for a while ( page 60).  Playing status indication Displays the current play mode (: playback, : stop fastrewinds (fast-forwards skips to the beginning of the
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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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    (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 until the HOME screen appears.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select
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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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    the order through to the last song and then stops. Index  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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    button during Intelligent Shuffle, the current time appears for a specified duration. Playing your 100 favorite songs in random order (My Favorite Shuffle) The player selects the 100 songs that have been played the most and plays them in random order repeatedly.  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME
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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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    always listed in the album order when you search songs by (Jacket Search).  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 appears.  Rotate the shuttle switch to select (Jacket Search) and press
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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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    stops. - you are monitoring the sound of a recording.  The setting screen for this function appears only when the supplied 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
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    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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    Table of Contents Menu 30 Settings Setting the Sound Quality You can set the sound quality according to the music genre, etc. There are two preset settings, either of which can be selected by the PLAY MODE/SOUND button during the play or stop mode. Selecting the sound quality Default settings
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    Table of Contents Menu 31 Settings...Setting the Sound Quality Changing the sound quality (Equalizer) You can select a sound quality for Sound1 and Sound2 from "EQ Heavy," "EQ Pop," "EQ Jazz" or "EQ Unique." You can listen to music with your favorite sound quality by selecting and adjusting "EQ
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    .  If your personal settings saved as "EQ Custom" seem to produce a different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate. Continued  Index
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    Table of Contents Menu 33 Settings...Setting the Sound Quality Setting the EQ Custom values You can preset the value of Clear Bass (4 phases) and 5 bands Equalizer (7 phases) to Sound1 or Sound2 of the sound quality setting as "EQ Custom". to   button Shuttle switch Index to  DISPLAY/
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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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    Table of Contents Menu 35 Settings Making the Sound More Vibrant (VPT) You can select from "VPT Studio," "VPT Live," "VPT Club" or "VPT Arena" to make the sound even more vibrant. to   button Shuttle switch Index to  DISPLAY/HOME button Note  This setting cannot be made while using the
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    Table of Contents Menu 36 Settings Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo) Clear Stereo enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. to   button Shuttle switch to  DISPLAY/HOME button Index Notes  This setting cannot be made while using the FM tuner (NW-
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    Table of Contents Menu 37 Settings Adjusting the Volume Level (Dynamic Normalizer) You can set to reduce the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize the difference in their
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    function is only available with the supplied headphones.  The setting screen for this function appears only when the supplied 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). However
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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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    Table of Contents Menu Index 41 Settings Changing the Display Mode You can change the desired display for the play or stop mode. Press the DISPLAY/HOME button to change the screen. The following shows the screen types. You can select the screen to use from the setting menu in advance ( page 43).
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    42 Settings...Changing the Display Mode Changing the display mode Table of Contents Menu Index DISPLAY/HOME button  Press the DISPLAY/HOME button while in the play or stop mode. Each press changes the display mode as follows: Basic (basic display) Property Clock Breath Notes  The
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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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    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 the player.  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until the HOME screen appears.  Rotate the shuttle switch to
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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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    Table of Contents Menu 48 Settings Limiting the Volume (AVLS) You can 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  
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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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    the date and time of the 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" ( page 52). Index To return to
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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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    Table of Contents Menu 53 Settings Setting the Date Format (Date Disp Type) You can select the date format displayed for the current time ( page 41) from among "year/month/day," "day/month/year," and "month/day/year." to   button Shuttle switch Index to  DISPLAY/HOME button  Press and
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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 the DISPLAY/HOME button
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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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    Menu 56 Settings Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset All Settings) You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete the music songs you have transferred to the player. to   button Shuttle switch Index to  DISPLAY/HOME button Note  This function is
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    Table of Contents Menu 57 Settings Formatting Memory (Format) You can format 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
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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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    to 500mA. (Default setting) To return to the previous menu Press the DISPLAY/HOME button.  Hints  When you connect the player to a laptop computer, we recommend to connect the laptop computer to a power supply.  The charging time will be longer if the "USB Bus Powered" is set to "Low-Power100mA
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    Table of Contents Menu 60 Settings Setting 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  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until
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    (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 button while using the FM tuner, the current
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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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    tuning mode. Slide back the shuttle switch to the normal position to enter the preset tuning mode.  Manual Tuning In the manual tuning mode, you can select broadcast stations by frequency.  Preset Tuning In the preset tuning mode, you can select broadcast stations by preset number. Continued
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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 Select the previous frequency Rotate the shuttle switch to  briefly. Select the next frequency Rotate
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    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).  Press and hold the  button. The frequency you select in step  is preset and the preset number appears to the
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    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 Sens
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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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    device to the optional accessory for recording with the player. For details, see the operation guide supplied with the optional accessories for recording with the player.  Connect the player to the optional accessory for recording with the player.  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button until
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    the synchronized recording is set to disable Press the  button to start recording in step . The player does not detect sound from the audio device. Press the  button to stop recording.  switch. For details, see the operation guide supplied with the optional accessories for recording with the
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    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 screen appears
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    Recording Settings (Sync Rec) You can select the synchronized recording settings. If no sound* continues during recording for more than 2 seconds, the player pauses recording automatically, and when the sound comes again, recording starts. * No sound means less than about 4.8 mV input level on this
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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 shuttle 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) folder
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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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    Table of Contents Menu Index 76 Recording...Deleting the Recorded Songs Deleting the recorded 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 folder to be deleted.  Press and hold the DISPLAY/
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    Table of Contents Menu Index 77 Recording...Deleting the Recorded Songs Deleting all recorded songs (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.  Press and hold the DISPLAY/HOME button
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    It will also be longer if you transfer audio file(s) to the player while charging. On the remaining battery indication The battery icon in the battery icon. If "LOW BATTERY" appears, you cannot play back with the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. Notes
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    a certain period of time of not using the player (approx. 15 seconds), can help to save battery power with the operating conditions and environment of the player. To enter the Sleep status If you S706F only), the display disappears and the player enters the Sleep status automatically after a few
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    by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). The AAC format 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
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    more storage space for the same length of audio, so you can store 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
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    no pauses between songs can be played continuously 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 pauses, you must import all the songs on a single album without pauses at one time to the SonicStage
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    from a CD database service (CDDB, the Gracenote CD DataBase) on the Internet at no charge. When songs are transferred to the player, this song information is attached to your songs makes possible various advanced searching features of the player. Note  Song information of some CDs may not be able to
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    Storing Data Other than Audio Files You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring it from your computer with Windows Explorer. If the player is connected to the computer, the built-in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as a removable storage drive
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    the overseas 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
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    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 For customers
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    87 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/ if charging the battery and nothing is changed, press the RESET button to reset the player ( page 86). The player does not work.  The remaining battery is insufficient.  Charge the battery connecting to
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    88 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Operation (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 79).  The battery is required to be replaced.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer. The player cannot charge  The USB cable is
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    89 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with the computer/SonicStage Symptom The SonicStage software cannot be installed. The progress bar on the display of your
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    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 Disconnect the player from your computer, and reinstall the software using the supplied CDROM ( "Quick Start Guide"). Audio files
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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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    Troubleshooting The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in.  Select the frequency manually to improve reception ( page 63).  The radio signal is weak. . For details, see the operation guide of the optional accessories for recording with the player. Recording remaining time is displayed as
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    93 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Recording (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy "TRACK FULL" is displayed even though the maximum recording time is not reached.  The maximum number of songs to be recorded by the player is 4,000. No more songs than the maximum number can be
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    94 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Recording (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy It takes time to switch to  The file is fragmented. the record standby mode.  After exporting the songs recorded by the player to SonicStage, format the internal flash memory in the "Format" menu of
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    95 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the message. Wait until the USB cable from the message disappears. computer, or resetting the player ( page 86). The volume level exceeds Turn the volume down or the rated value
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    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" page 98). If this message still appears, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  The player ran out of memory during recording.  You started recording
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    Troubleshooting built-in flash memory, use SonicStage to transfer audio files. The player is disconnected Data may be restored by from the computer while error. Wait until the message disappears. There is a problem with Consult your nearest Sony the hardware. dealer.  You tried to record more
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    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 a problem with
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    Table of Contents Menu 99 Troubleshooting Uninstalling SonicStage To uninstall the supplied software from your Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click "Remove." Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is completed when the computer has restarted
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    player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Continued 
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    Contents Menu Index If you have any questions about this product: 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
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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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    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 your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable
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    you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. Warning If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones immediately. If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using them at once and contact a doctor. Continued
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    . 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 it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the
  • Sony NWS705FB | Operation Guide - Page 106
    be displayed.  The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or the character that is not supported by the player. About the customer support Web site If you have
  • Sony NWS705FB | Operation Guide - Page 107
    #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523. Gracenote and their respective holders. In this manual, TM and marks are not specified. Program ©2006 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2006
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    Contents Menu Index Specifications Audio compression technology - MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) - Windows Media Audio (WMA)* - Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC on a transferred or recorded 4-minute ATRAC*, MP3 or Linear-PCM format song. Other playable audio file formats may be different from
  • Sony NWS705FB | Operation Guide - Page 109
    ,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 bit rate-compliant WMA: 32 to 192 kbps variable bit rate-compliant
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    at ATRAC Advanced Lossless 64 kbps Approximately 35 hours Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approximately 47 hours Playback at WMA 128 kbps Approximately at ATRAC Advanced Lossless 64 kbps Approximately 32 hours Playback at MP3 128 kbps Approximately 42 hours Playback at WMA 128 kbps Approximately
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    player)  Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems: - Windows 2000 Professional (Service at color settings at or below 256 colors.) CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital Music CD playback capabilities using WDM) To create original CDs or
  • Sony NWS705FB | Operation Guide - Page 112
    112 Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Index Index Symbols (Album 40 (Artist 40 (Artist/Album 40 100 (Favorite 100 11 (Folder 27, 73 (Genre 40 (Playlists 11 (Recent Transfers 11 (Release year 40 1 (Repeat 1 Song 27, 73 (Repeat All 27, 73 (Repeat Folder 27, 73 SHUF (Repeat
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    , 109 M Manual Volume 47 Manual tuning 63 Memory Capacity 109 Messages 95 Mono/Auto 67 MP3 80, 109 battery 78 Repeat 27, 73 RESET (the player 86 Reset All Settings 56 S Scan Sens Shuffle 19 Time setting 50 Transferring 3 Troubleshooting 86 Tuner 61 U Uninstalling 99 Upgrading
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