Overview.. 4 What you can do with Memory Stick Walkman. 4 On copyright protection. 5 On MagicGate Memory Stick.. 6 Other features. 7 System requirements. 7 About this manual.. 8 To use the Help files.. 8 Changing the settings of Memory Stick Walkman. 21 To turn off the beep sound (BEEP). 21 To change the display backlight setting (LIGHT).. 22 To adjust the LCD contrast (CONTRAST).. 22 To format the Memory Stick (FORMAT).. 23 To set the date and time (DATE & TIME). 24 Menu.. 25

Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking.. 9 Step 2: Charging the battery. 10 Step 3: Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software.. 11
Advanced Operations (OpenMG Jukebox)
Names and functions of the OpenMG Jukebox window. 26 Transferring data from the Memory Stick to the computer (Check-In).. 28 On the Windows Explorer. 28 Uninstalling the OpenMG Jukebox. 29

Basic Operations

Transferring music data from the computer to Memory Stick Walkman. Listening to music with Memory Stick Walkman. On other operations. On the display..

Other Information

Precautions.. Notes.. On cleaning.. Troubleshooting.. To reset the player.. What happened ?.. Error messages.. Specifications.. Glossary.. Restrictions on copyright protection by OpenMG. Looking at the controls.. Index..
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual software. Explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with basic operations of Windows 98. For how to use your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.
Advanced Operations (Memory Stick Walkman)
Playing in various modes. Emphasizing the bass sound (BASS). Playing tracks repeatedly (REPEAT).. Protecting your hearing (AVLS).. Changing the display mode. Locking the controls (Hold). 20 21

Overview

What you can do with Memory Stick Walkman
Memory Stick Walkman is a portable Memory Stick player. You can easily transfer digital sound data from your computer to Memory Stick Walkman. Two copyright protection technologies* OpenMG and MagicGate allow you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. The OpenMG compliant software OpenMG Jukebox, which is supplied with your Memory Stick Walkman enables you to store digital music data on your computers hard drive, transfer it to the Memory Stick Walkman and record it on MagicGate Memory Stick.

EMD Services

Audio CDs

WAV3, MP3 files

Memory Stick Walkman USB connection Hard drive of your computer (OpenMG Jukebox)
The supplied OpenMG Jukebox software allows you to import digital sound data to the hard drive of your computer as follows: downloads sound data provided by Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services over digital networks such as the Internet records audio CDs onto the hard drive of your computer (the imported tracks are compressed and encoded in ATRAC3 format) encodes the existing MP3 and WAV format audio files to ATRAC3 and encrypts them in OpenMG format. The OpenMG Jukebox encrypts sound data in OpenMG format and stores it on the hard drive of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution.
* The copyright protection technology of Memory Stick Walkman conforms to the SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) specifications.

On copyright protection

Memory Stick Walkman has some restrictions on recording and playback to protect copyrights. For details, see Restrictions on the copyright protection by OpenMG on page 39.
Transfer of sound data from your computer to Memory Stick Walkman (Check-In/Out)
The supplied application software (OpenMG Jukebox) enables you to transfer the sound data stored on your computers hard drive to Memory Stick Walkman (Check-Out) and transfer it from Memory Stick Walkman to your computer (Check-In).

Check Out Check In

Check-In/Out has restrictions as follows: You cannot Check-Out the same song more than three times (excluding certain audio contents). However, if you transfer a Checked-Out song back to your computer (Check-In), you can then Check-Out the track again. You cannot Check-In songs Checked-Out to Memory Stick Walkman to any computer other than the computer used for the Check-Out. For details, see Glossary on page 38.
Restrictions on sound data
Some sound data is distributed with restrictions on recording or playback of the data to maintain the copyrights of its holders. Memory Stick Walkman employs copyright protection technology that enables you to record or play music within the limits determined by the copyright holders. For example, songs which have playback period restrictions can be played back only within the given period of time.

Step 3: Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software (continued)
Notes on EMD (Electronic Music Distribution) services
To use OpenMG-enabled EMD services on the Internet, the following conditions are required. You need Internet access from your computer. (Sign up an Internet service provider.) You need to download several programs (e.g., EMD key installer). To download these programs, double-click the OpenMG Registration icon, then follow the displayed instructions. You need to register yourself with the EMD service provider you are going to use. Consult the provider for details.
Transferring music data from the computer to Memory Stick Walkman
This section describes how to record the contents of a compact disc onto the hard drive of your computer, and then how to transfer it to Memory Stick Walkman (Check-Out). You can also download by using EMD Services, or convert MP3 files and WAV format audio files. Please refer to the online help for more information.
Connect Memory Stick Walkman to your computer.
1 Insert MagicGate Memory Stick.

MagicGate Memory Stick

When connecting Memory Stick Walkman to your computer, make sure the erasure prevention switch of the Memory Stick (page 30) is OFF. Do not start your computer while Memory Stick Walkman is connected.

Memory Stick slot

2 Connect the AC power adaptor. Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to an AC wall outlet, then into the DC IN 5.5V jack on the right side of the DC/USB adaptor.
3 Connect Memory Stick Walkman to your computer. Connect the small connector of the supplied USB cable into the USB jack on the left side of the DC/USB adaptor, then the large connector to the USB jack of your computer. PC CONNECT appears in the display.
to to DC IN 5.5V USB cable (supplied) to AC wall outlet DC/USB adaptor
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Do not connect more than two USB devices to your computer. Normal operation will not be guaranteed. Use of this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed. A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time. Be sure to connect the player to an AC wall outlet when connecting it to your computer. When connecting Memory Stick Walkman to your computer for the first time, the USB driver Installer window appears. Please follow the instructions in the Installer window.

continued

Transferring music data from the computer to Memory Stick Walkman (continued)
Start the OpenMG Jukebox software.
Double click the OpenMG Jukebox icon on the desktop or click [Start][Programs] [OpenMG Jukebox][OpenMG Jukebox] The OpenMG Jukebox window appears.
Portable Player window (the music files inside the Memory Stick appear)

zTo name a new album or song
You can enter the name using the keyboard or bring the name from the Internet database. Please refer to the online help for more information.
Transfer the music file to the Memory Stick (Check-Out).
1 Check that the Portable Player window (page 14) is displayed on the right side of the OpenMG Jukebox window. 2 Click the album which contains the songs you want to Check-Out. The contents of the album appear. 3 Click the music item you want to Check-Out. Click the music item while pressing the Ctrl key to choose more than one music item. 4 Click the button. The desired music item appears in the Portable Player window as Check-Out candidate.

Click here

To cancel the song added as Check-Out candidate, click the respective song in the button. Portable Player window, then click the 5 Click the START button. The desired music item is Checked-Out to Memory Stick Walkman. During Check-Out the STOP button flashes. When Check-Out is finished, the indication changes to.

To quit Check-Out

Click the STOP button.

To Check-In

See page 28.
Listening to music with Memory Stick Walkman
Please charge the battery before use (see page 10). Note
When using Memory Stick Walkman, be sure to disonnect it from the computer.
Insert a recorded MagicGate Memory Stick into Memory Stick Walkman.

Connect the headphones.

To use the headphones extension cord
to i jack Headphones extension cord

to i jack

Start playback.
2Press the VOLUME +/- button up or down to adjust the volume. 1Press the Jog lever.
Playback stops automatically when the music reaches the end (only when REPEAT OFF is selected). If playback does not start
The HOLD switch may be switched down. Please release it up (page 21).

x button

To stop playback

Press the x button.

HOLD switch
If you do not operate the player for 10 seconds while in stop mode, the display automatically turns off.

On other operations

Jog lever Press upwards Press Press downwards
To take out the Memory Stick
Slide the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow as shown below.

Total time remaining *

HAPP Y B I RT HD
Song title* (only while in play / pause mode)

To cancel AVLS

Select NORM in step 4.
When playing in repeat mode, ----- appears instead of the number of remaining tracks and the total time remaining.
Locking the controls (Hold)
To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function.
Changing the settings of Memory Stick Walkman
To turn off the beep sound (BEEP)
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow.
No controls will be able to operate. (except the EJECT lever) If you press buttons other than the Jog lever or the EJECT lever while the HOLD switch is ON, HOLD appears in the display. The current time appears in the display when you press the Jog lever while the HOLD switch is ON. (See page 24) To release the Hold function
Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow.
BEEP ON: a beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted. BEEP OFF: no beep sound will be heard.
Select BEEP using the Jog lever.
AVLS NORM BEEP ON LIGHT OFF
Press the Jog lever. Select OFF using the Jog lever.

OFF ON

Press the Jog lever. Press the MENU button.
To cancel the Beep function

Select ON in step 4.

Changing the settings of Memory Stick Walkman (continued)
To change the display backlight setting (LIGHT)
You can select from the following 3 settings.
Menu OFF ON OPR Backlight mode always off turns on during operation* turns on for three seconds after each operation
To adjust the LCD contrast (CONTRAST)
Select CONTRAST using the Jog lever.
* The battery life is shorter if ON is selected.
LIGHT OFF CONTRAST TITLE JPN
Press the Jog lever. Select the contrast using the Jog lever.
You can adjust between -5 and +5
Select LIGHT using the Jog lever.
BEEP OFF LIGHT OFF CONTRAST

CONTRAST +1

Press the Jog lever. Select a backlight mode using the Jog lever.

OFF LIGHT ON OPR

To format the Memory Stick (FORMAT)
If you need to format the Memory Stick, use this player. If formatted, all data previously recorded on the Memory Stick will be erased. Be sure to check the data of the Memory Stick before formatting (data recorded using other devices will also be erased). A commercially available Memory Stick is already formatted at the factory. The supplied Memory Stick is also formatted. Notes
Be sure to connect the player to a power source with the AC power adaptor. You cannot use a Memory Stick that has been formatted using the computer.

FORMATTING appears in the display, and the formatting of the Memory Stick begins.

FORMAT TI NG

When formatting is finished, COMPLETE appears in the display, and returns to the menu in step 2.

To cancel the formatting

Select NO in step 4 or press any button other than the Jog lever in step 5.
Select FORMAT using the Jog lever.
You cannot format while playback or in pause (FORMAT will not be displayed). If the erasure prevention switch of the Memory Stick is ON, LOCKED appears in the display, and you cannot format the Memory Stick. Do not take out the Memory Stick or unplug the AC power adaptor when FORMATTING is displayed.
TITLE JPN FORMAT DATE&TIME
Press the Jog lever. Select YES using the Jog lever.

NO FORMAT YE S

FORMAT OK? appears in the display.

FORMAT OK ?

To set the date and time (DATE & TIME)
You can set the current date and time and display it. To play a music item with a playback period restriction (page 5), you need to set the date and time.
To switch between 24 hour display and 12 hour display
Press the DISPLAY button during the setting.
To display the current time
You can display the current time by any of the following ways. Press the Jog lever while the display is OFF and the HOLD switch is ON. t The current time is displayed for 3 seconds while the Jog lever is being pressed. Press the Jog lever while the display is ON and the HOLD switch is ON. t The current time is displayed while the Jog lever is being pressed. Press the DISPLAY button for a while when the HOLD switch is OFF. t The current time is displayed while the DISPLAY button is being pressed.
Select DATE&TIME using the Jog lever.

FORMAT DATE&TIME

A cursor appears under the year.
DATE&TIME 2000 Y 1 M 1 D 0:00
Set the year using the Jog lever. Press the Jog lever.
The cursor moves to the month.
DATE&TIME Y 1 M 1 D 0:00
Do the same to set the month, day, hour and minutes, and then press the Jog lever. Press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the Jog lever to go to the next step. Press the Jog lever upwards or downwards to select an item.

[RETURN]* BASS

(page 18) OFF ON-1 ON-2
* Select [RETURN], then press the Jog lever to exit from the menu.

REPEAT

(page 19)

OFF ALL 1 SHUF

(page 20)

NORM LIMIT

(page 21)

(page 22)

OFF ON OPR

CONTRAST TITLE

-5 to +5

(see below)

ENG JPN
** If you cannot format (while in play/pause mode, or there is no Memory Stick inserted), FORMAT does not appear in the display.

FORMAT**

(page 23)
NO YES FORMAT OK? M D H M

DATE&TIME

On the TITLE menu

(page 24)

You can choose between ENG (English) andJPN (Japanese). This function will be available in the future when the OpenMG Jukebox software is upgraded and you can use both English and Japanese for album and song titles.
Names and functions of the OpenMG Jukebox window
1 Recorder: opens the OpenMG CD Recorder window 2 Internet: for using EMD services 3 Playback mode buttons: you can set the shuffle mode, repeat mode, etc. 4 Operation buttons: you can play or adjust the volume, etc. 5 Close button: quits the OpenMG Jukebox software. (You can also quit by clicking [File][Quit]) 6 Portable Player: opens the Portable Player window (page 27)
7 Edit My Select: opens the My Select window. 8 Song title list: displays the song titles listed in the selected album/Filter 9 Album title list: displays the album/Filter titles in the OpenMG Jukebox 0 You can choose to display the album list, the Filter, etc.

Portable Player window

When you connect Memory Stick Walkman to the computer, the Portable Player window appears in the display on the right side of the OpenMG Jukebox.

qd qf qg

qa You can use these buttons to operate the OpenMG Jukebox software (see page 26 for more information). qs CHECK IN/OUT START (STOP) button: starts or stops the Check-In/Out qd Name of the connected portable player (such as Memory Stick Walkman) qf Memory space on the Memory Stick or memory used for audio files, and total memory capacity*
qg RETURN button: closes the Portable Player window qh Album title of the Memory Stick qj Displays the song titles recorded on the Memory Stick qk Check-In/Out buttons (to start Check-In/ Out, click the START button next)

Click [Start][Settings][Control Panel] to display the Control Panel. Double-click [Add/Remove programs].
The Add/Remove programs Property window appears.
Click OpenMG Jukebox from the list. Click Add/Remove.
The OpenMG Jukebox software is uninstalled.
After installation, the compact disc may not start playing automatically when inserted into the CDROM drive. In this case, refer to the instruction manual or online help of the player software you are using to set to start automatically.

Precautions

On safety
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 5.5V jack.

On installation

Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. Never wrap the player in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat build-up in the player may cause malfunction or damage.

On power sources

Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this player. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since this may cause the player to malfunction.

On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.
On handling the Memory Stick
The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use this player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply. To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never pull the cord.

On charging

Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor for charging. The charging time may vary depending on the battery condition. When a rechargeable battery is charged for the first time or charged after a long period of disuse, battery life may be shorter than usual. Repeat discharging and recharging a few times. The battery life should return to normal. When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable battery becomes about half the normal life, you may need to replace the battery. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
When the Memory Stick erasure prevention switch is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded, erased or edited.(B) The tactile protrusion on the rear surface of MagicGate Memory Stick distinguishes it from a general Memory Stick.(C) Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the label space.(D) Attach the label so that it does not stick out from the proper attachment location. Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.(A)

Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick. Do not allow the Memory Stick to get wet. Do not use or store the Memory Stick in a location that is subject to: - Extremely high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun - Direct sunlight - High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the Memory Stick, use the supplied storage case.

On cleaning

Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing. Clean the headphones plug and extension cord plug periodically. If you have any questions or problems concerning your Memory Stick Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If trouble occurred when the Memory Stick was in the player, we recommend that the Memory Stick be left in the player when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.)

On the headphones

Road Safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your player at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate of the people around you.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using Memory Stick Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connecting with your computer, please refer to the supplied softwares online help Troubleshooting contents, too.

To reset the player

If Memory Stick Walkman does not operate normally even after checking the troubleshooting guide below, press the RESET button on the rear of Memory Stick Walkman with a thin object and hold it there for more than one second.

CANNOT PLAY

FILE ERROR
The player cannot playback certain contents of this Memory Stick due to a difference in format. The datas playback date has expired. The current date has not been set to playback data with date limits. Check-Out has been interrupted forcefully. Cannot read the data. The data is not normal.

FORMAT ERROR

The inserted Memory Stick contains a data format which is not supported by Memory Stick Walkman. (For example, if you format the Memory Stick using the computer.)

HI DC IN

The DC IN voltage is too high. (You are not using the supplied AC power adaptor.)

LEGAL LOCK

This is not an error. Switch the HOLD The HOLD switch is ON, and no operating buttons are available (except switch to OFF before operating the buttons. the EJECT lever). Slide the erasure prevention switch on The erasure prevention switch on the the Memory Stick to OFF. Memory Stick is on LOCK while trying to playback data with date limits.

Message LOCKED

Meaning The erasure prevention switch of the Memory Stick is on LOCK. The battery is low, and needs to be charged. The DC IN voltage is too low. (You are not using the supplied AC power adaptor. The AC power adaptor or DC/USB adaptor are not connected correctly.) There is no music data in MagicGate Memory Stick. The Memory Stick is not MagicGate Memory Stick. There are no tracks inside MagicGate Memory Stick. There is no Memory Stick inserted. The player is connected to the computer.
Remedy Switch the erasure prevention switch to OFF when connecting to your computer or formatting a Memory Stick. You must charge the battery. You must use the supplied AC power adaptor. Make sure it is correctly connected.

LOW BATT LOW DC IN

NO AUDIO
Check that MagicGate Memory Stick is inserted. If there is no music data in MagicGate Memory Stick, use the OpenMG Jukebox to Check-Out music items. Use the OpenMG Jukebox to Check-Out music items. Insert a Memory Stick. This is not an error. You can operate using the OpenMG Jukebox software, but you cannot operate the controls on the player. Eject and reinsert the Memory Stick a few times. If this does not solve the problem, Check-In data items into the computer, and then format the Memory Stick using this player. (See below To delete abnormal data from the Memory Stick.) If the problem persists, bring both the player and the Memory Stick to your nearest Sony dealer.

Glossary (continued) Check-In / Check-Out
Check-Out is to transfer music files managed on a personal computer by an OpenMG-compliant software to a portable player (such as Memory Stick Walkman). Returning the Checked-Out music files back to that computer is to Check-In. (You cannot move a Checked-Out audio data to another computer.) You can also Check-Out a music file, Check it back In, and then Check it Out again. The SDMI rules provide that up to four copies of a music file can be created unless a special condition for usage is set. Thus, unless a special restriction exists while one copy is saved in the computer, the other three can be Checked-Out to the Portable Players.
Abbreviation for MPEG-1 Audio Layer3. A standard for audio data compression determined by the Motion Picture Experts Group, which is an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) working group. It enables compression of audio data to about 1/10 of the data size of a standard compact disc. Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is disclosed, there are various encoders/decoders compliant with this standard, including freeware that is available for no charge. Thus, the MP3 standard is widely used in the computer field.

Bit rate

Quantity, per second, of information. The unit is bps (bit per second). You can choose from 132kbps/105kbps/66kbps when recording a compact disc or converting an MP3/WAV file to an ATRAC3 file. For example, 105kbps means there are 105000 bits of information per second being transferred. Bigger the number, larger is the information. When comparing audio files of the same format, you can enjoy a better sound quality when recorded at 132kbps than at 105kbps, also better at 103kbps than at 66kbps. (Audio files cannot be compared if of different format)
Restrictions on copyright protection by OpenMG
This product (NW-MS7) features OpenMG, a copyright protection technology developed by Sony to protect music copyrights. OpenMG uses a high-level cryptographic technology to protect music contents with computers. Users should be notified of the restrictions mentioned below.

1. This product can only be used with a computer on which the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software has been installed. 2. Music recorded on the hard disk using the OpenMG Jukebox software cannot be played if copied onto other computers. 3. Music contents Checked-Out from a computer cannot be played if copied onto other computers. 4. Music contents Checked-Out from a computer must be Checked-In to the same computer. You cannot CheckIn to other computers. 5. Installation of the same OpenMG Jukebox software onto other computers is not permitted. 6. Usage Rules for using music If a Usage Rule is included in the music by way of the copyright holder or the distributor, operation will be restricted to use permitted by the Usage Rule. For music, such as compact discs, that does not contain a Usage Rule, the Default Usage Rule of SDMI will be followed. This Default Usage Rule states that one file can be Checked-Out up to three times only. 7. On music contents that are not compatible with the OpenMG Jukebox software Under the supervision of SDMI, this software prohibits recording of music with a copy prohibition signal. Some music recorded with DVD players may detect copy prohibition signals when handled with the OpenMG Jukebox. The user may be notified of such prohibitions. 8. Upgrading the supplied OpenMG Jukebox This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony and SDMI. If this arrangement is modified in the future, some of the software functions may become unavailable. Sony may offer an upgrade kit in this case at additional user expense.

Looking at the controls

Memory Stick Walkman

(front)

(rear)
7 Strap hole for attaching the strap (supplied with U.S.A. model only) 8 RESET button (page 32) 9 MENU button (page 18 - 25) 0 DISPLAY button (page 20) qa EJECT lever (page 17) qs DC/USB adaptor plug (page 10) qd Memory Stick slot (page 13, 16) 1 i (Headphones) jack (page 16) 2 Display (page 17, 20) 3 VOLUME +/- button (page 16) 4 Jog lever (page 16 - 25) 5 x (stop) button (page 16) 6 HOLD switch (page 21)

Display

1 Mega-bass (page 18) 2 AVLS (page 20) 3 Playback mode (page 19) 4 Battery remain indication (page 10) 5 Information Track name, track number, counter, menu items, error messages, etc., are displayed. (page 17, 20)
AC power adaptor album title ATRAC3 AVLS 9, 10, 13, 28, 30, 33 15, 17, 20, 26, 20
Backlight 22, 32 BASS 18 Battery 10, 30, 33 BATTERY CHARGE lamp 10, 41 BEEP 21 beginning of the track 17 Bit rate 15, 38
1 BATTERY CHARGE lamp (page 10) 2 Connector (page 10) 3 DC IN 5.5 V jack (page 10, 13)
CD (compact disc) 14 CD drive 14 CD Recorder 14 CD-ROM 11 charging 10, 30, 33 Check-In 5, 28, 38 Check-Out 5, 15, 35, 38 computer 4, 11, 13, 28, 33 CONTRAST 22 copyright protection technology 5, 37