Sony MWE105, MWE107, NW-E103 Quick start guide

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Preparing

Enjoying music with the

Portable IC Audio Player

Network Walkman NW-E103/E105/E107

Operating Instructions

Quick Start Guide

Refer to the PDF file “Operating Instructions”

Refer to the PDF file “Operating Instructions” for more information and for troubleshooting.

How to display the PDF file “Operating Instructions”

The PDF file “Operating Instructions” will be installed when the SonicStage software is installed. Double-click click [Start] - [All Programs] - [SonicStage] on your computer.

You need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader software in your computer.

For other languages PDF file “Operating Instructions”

English PDF file “Operating Instructions” are contained in the supplied CDROM. O ficheiro PDF “Instruções de funcionamento” em português está no CDROM fornecido. Nederlands PDF-bestand "Gebruiksaanwijzing" vindt u op de bijgeleverde CD-ROM. Den svenska PDF-filen ”Bruksanvisning” finns på den medföljande CD ROM-skivan. Suomenkielinen PDF-tiedosto ”Käyttöohje” on toimitetulla CD-levyllä.

Фaйл “Инcтpyкция по экcплyaтaции” в фоpмaтe PDF нa pyccком языкe cодepжитcя нa пpилaгaeмом диcкe CD-ROM.

(“NW-E100 series manuals”), or

Network Walkman

You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to your Network Walkman using the SonicStage software to enjoy music anywhere you go.

Import audio files to

your computer

SonicStage

Import audio files from an audio CD or the Internet. Audio files can be organized on SonicStage.

Be sure to use the SonicStage software to playback music with your Network Walkman.

Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman

Play back

a song

You can play back songs in order of group and select playback mode, Shuffle, Repeat, or etc.

Checking the package contents

• Network Walkman (1) Headphones (1)*

• Dedicated USB cable (1)

• CD-ROM for the SonicStage software, PDF file Operating Instructions and PDF file SonicStage Operating Instructions (1)

• Quick Start Guide

* On PSYC® Model, a different type headphone

may be supplied.

Inserting the battery

Insert an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity.

Installing the SonicStage software

Be sure to install the “SonicStage” software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. (The driver for the Network Walkman, the PDF file Operating Instructions and the PDF file SonicStage Operating Instructions will be installed.)

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your

computer.

The install wizard will be displayed.

Notes

• Quit all activated applications on your computer.

•Log on as administrator (in case of Windows 2000 / Windows XP).

• Quit the virus check software (the software is hard-pressed on your computer).

2 Click [Install SonicStage] and follow the

instructions on the screen.

(When the Region Selection screen is displayed, select your area and click [Next].)

Install SonicStage

SonicStage installer

Installation may take 20 to 30 minutes depending on your computer. Restart the computer after installing is complete.

If you cannot install the software, check the Q&A shown below.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Note on installation

If you use the unit at a place subject to static or electrical noise, the track’s transferring information may be corrupted. This would prevent successful transferring authorization on your computer.

For the customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model number is located on the front and the serial number is located in the battery compartment of the player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NW-E103

NW-E105

NW-E107 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127

USA Telephone Number:858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Let’s use the unit ➔

Proceed with steps 1 to 6

For the customers in the Netherlands

Voor de Klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

Notice for users

On the supplied software

• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.

• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.

• In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.

•The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated.

• Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice.

• Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.

is a trademark of Sony

Corporation. PSYC is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified. Adobe Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems

Incorporated. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,

copyright © 2000-2004 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB® Client Software, copyright 2000-2004 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Services supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following Open Globe, Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote is a registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

On the Specifications

See the PDF file “Operating Instructions” for the Specifications.

For online customer support information

For customers in the USA and Canada, visit:

http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport

For customers in Europe, visit:

http://www.support-nwwalkman.com

For customers in the other country, visit:

http://www.css.ap.sony.com

Remaining battery indication

The battery icon in the display changes as shown below.

If “LOW BATT” is displayed, you need to change the battery.

If installing is not successful — Q&A

Q1 Is there sufficient hard disk drive space on your computer?

A1 200 MB or more space is needed to install the SonicStage software (1.5 GB or more is

recommended). (The amount of space will vary depending on the Windows version and the number of audio files stored on the built-in flash memory.) If the hard disk drive space is insufficient, delete unnecessary data on your computer to increase space.

Q2 Is the operating system on your computer compatible?

A2 The following operating systems are compatible with the SonicStage software.

Operating systems other than the following are not supported. Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 / Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 / Windows XP Media Center Edition / Windows XP Professional / Windows XP Home Edition / Windows 2000 Professional / Windows Millennium Edition / Windows 98 Second Edition

Notes

•This software is not supported by the following environments:

- OSs other than those indicated above

- Personally constructed PCs or operating systems

- An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system

- Multi-boot environment

- Multi-monitor environment

-Macintosh

•For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3, or later version, before using the software.

Q3 Did all Windows programs on your computer quit before

installation the SonicStage software?

A3 Quit all activated applications (displayed on the task bar of your computer).

Q4 Does the installation appear to have stopped before it has

finished?

A4 Check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window. Press the

“Tab” key while holding down the “Alt” key. If there is an error message, follow the instructions on the screen. If there is no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait for a little while longer.

Q5 Is the progress bar on the install wizard moving?

A5 When the progress bar on the install wizard of your computer is moving, the installation is

progressing normally. Please wait. The installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your computer, CD drive or system environment.

Even if the SonicStage or OpenMG Jukebox software is already installed, be sure to install the supplied SonicStage software in order to install the driver for the Network Walkman.

Q6 Is the access lamp of your computer lit?

A6 When the access lamp of your computer is lit, the installation is progressing normally. Please

wait. The installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your computer, CD drive or system environment.

Q7 Does the installation wizard not start up when the supplied

CD-ROM is inserted?

A7 The installation wizard may not start up, depending on your computer setting. In this case,

double-click [My computer] - [CD-ROM] on your computer.

Make sure of the following to install the SonicStage software successfully.

• Quit all applications, including resident programs.

•Log on as administrator.

x If the SonicStage software does not start up

Install the software again.

(Copy the contents of the supplied CD-ROM into your computer, then installing should finish successfully.)

Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes

•We do not guarantee trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirement.

•The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings.

•We do not guarantee trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers.

Continue to reverse side

Transferring Playing back

Importing audio files to your computer

To import audio files from an audio CD

Record and store audio files from an audio CD to the SonicStage [My Library].

1 Double-click on the desktop.

SonicStage software starts up.

2 Insert the

audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your computer.

3 Place the

pointer over

SonicStage screen

To obtain CD information automatically, connect your computer to the Internet. If CD information does not appear automatically, click [CD Info] before 4 while connected to the Internet.

[Music Source] and click [Import a CD].

4 Click to

record the songs.

To stop recording, click

To change the format and bit rate, click [Settings] before 4.

Transferring files to your Network Walkman

Transfer tracks (audio data) stored in SonicStage [My Library] to the Network Walkman.

1 Connect your Network Walkman to your

computer.

“USB CONNECT” appears in the display.

to USB jack

Dedicated USB cable (supplied)

2 Place the pointer over [Transfer] and select

[ATRAC Audio Device] from the transfer destination list.

SonicStage screen

to USB jack

To stop recording, click

Playing back

1 Connect headphones to

i (headphones) jack.

To search tracks

Use .– and +> on the Network Walkman.

Find the beginning of the current track Find the beginning of previous tracks Find the beginning of the next track Find the beginning of succeeding tracks Go forward/backwards quickly

.–/+> button operation

Press .– once. Press .– repeatedly. Press +> once. Press +> repeatedly. Press and hold .–/+>.

2 Press Nx to start

playback.

To stop playback, press Nx again.

3 Press VOLUME +/– to

adjust the volume.

Changing playback mode

.–/+>

1 Press the MENU

button in stop mode.

The menu screen is displayed.

2 Select

“REPEATMODE>” and press the Nx button to confirm.

3 Press the .–/+>

button to select “Track Rep” and press the Nx button to confirm.

4 Press the MENU

button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

REPEAT/SOUND

5 Press the REPEAT/

SOUND button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want and press the Nx button to confirm.

none (Normal play)

(All Repeat)

(Single Repeat)

(All Shuffle Repeat)

(Group Repeat)

(Group Shuffle Repeat)

To import audio files from your computer

1 Double-click on the desktop.

SonicStage software starts up.

2 Place the pointer over [Music Source] and

click [Import Music Files].

3 Click an audio file you want to import.

You can select several audio files simultaneously using the CTRL key.

4 Click [Import].

z Tip

You can import audio files using the [Import] of [File] menu in the following 3 ways.

• Scan Folder

• Music File

• M3U File

3 Select an

audio file(s)

4 Click to start

transferring. or album you want to transfer.

Notes

•The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.

• Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Network Walkman or computer.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the data is being transferred. If you do, the data being transferred may be destroyed.

•When you record an audio CD for the first time, [CD Drive Check] will be performed. Record the audio CD when it is completed.

•The number of transfers for an audio file may be limited for reasons of copyright.

• If the USB cable is disconnected while the data is being transferred, unnecessary data may be left in the Network Walkman. In this case, transfer usable audio files (included non-audio data) back to your computer and format the Network Walkman.

Additional Information Q&A

Q1 Is there a limitation to transfer audio files to the Network

Walkman?

A1 You can transfer up to 65,535 songs, and 4,096 groups to the built-in flash memory using

SonicStage software. One group can contain up to 999 songs. However, not be transfer to the Network Walkman may not be possible if the built-in flash memory contains large size audio files, although the limitation is not exceeded. In such a case, delete unnecessary files, transfer audio files not listened to back to your computer, or change the bit rate of audio files. Bit rate indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in bps (bits per second). If the bit rate is large, that means the sound quality is better though a large amount of information is used to play music. The Network Walkman is 64 kbps at factory setting. Click [Settings] on the SonicStage transfer screen to change the bit rate.

Q2 Do MP3 audio files allow for use in the Network Walkman?

A2 You can import MP3 audio files to the SonicStage software and transfer MP3 audio files to

the Network Walkman using SonicStage. (You cannot play back an audio file copied directly from Windows Explorer to the Network Walkman. You also cannot transfer the audio tracks in an audio CD to your Network Walkman in MP3 format.)

MP3 format files to be used: – MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 – Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz – Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps, variable bit rate-compliant

Q3 Can the Network Walkman record itself?

A3 The Network Walkman cannot record itself. Import desired audio files to the SonicStage

software and transfer them to the Network Walkman using SonicStage.

Q4 Can I expand the built-in flash memory?

A4 You cannot expand the built-in flash memory.

Q5 Can the Network Walkman be protected against accidental

operation?

A5 You can protect the Network Walkman by setting the GROUP/HOLD switch to HOLD. The

HOLD function will prevent unnecessary power consumption caused by accidental operation when carrying it. All operation buttons are disabled and if you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, “HOLD” blinks in the display.

Q6 Can I store non-audio data into the Network Walkman?

A6 You can transfer data from the hard disk of your computer to the built-in flash memory using

Windows Explorer. The built-in flash memory is displayed in Windows Explorer as an external drive (for example: as the D drive). If you store a lot of non-audio data into the builtin flash memory, the space for audio data is reduced by the same amount.

Q7 Is there a power switch on the Network Walkman?

A7 There is no power switch on the Network Walkman. The display turns off automatically when

the Network Walkman is not operated for a certain period to conserve power.

What is CD information?

CD information is a track name, an artist name and an album name included in an audio file. When you insert an audio CD into CD drive of your computer, SonicStage will automatically obtain the CD information from CDDB (Gracenote CD DataBase) via Internet. You cannot obtain the CD information from CDDB if the CD is not registered at CDDB.