Sony Network Walkman NW-E103 User Manual

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2-595-911-12(1)

NW-E103/E105/E107

Network Walkman

Portable IC Audio Player

Operating Instructions

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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.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones

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 (see page 8). 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

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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.

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).

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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.

This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman. For details on how to use the SonicStage (supplied software), refer to the SonicStage operating instructions. The SonicStage operating instructions are installed with the SonicStage software.

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

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. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual,

is a trademark of Sony

and ® marks are not specified.

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Overview ................................................... 6

What you can do with your Network

Walkman ........................................... 6

Other features ........................................ 7

Step 1: Checking the package contents ..... 8

Step 2: Inserting the battery ....................... 9

Locating controls ..................................... 10

Front side ............................................. 10

Rear side .............................................. 10

Display ................................................ 11

Basic Operations

Transferring audio files from the computer

to your Network Walkman ............... 12

Listening to music with your Network

Walkman........................................... 14

What is the Group function? ............... 15

On other operations ............................. 16

Advanced Operations

Repeat mode ............................................ 17

Selecting the repeat mode ................... 17

Playing tracks repeatedly

(Track Repeat)................................. 18

Playing a specified section repeatedly

(A-B Repeat) ................................... 19

Playing specified sentences repeatedly

(Sentence Repeat) ........................... 20

Setting the repeat counts ..................... 21

Changing the display mode ..................... 22

Selecting the group display mode ....... 23

Adjusting treble and bass

(Digital sound preset) ....................... 23

Selecting the Sound quality ................. 23

Adjusting the Sound quality ................ 24

Locking the controls (HOLD) ................. 25

Storing non-audio data ............................ 25

Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman

Adjusting the current time setting

(DATE-TIME) .................................. 26

Limiting the volume (AVLS) ................... 27

Setting the volume using the preset

volume function ................................ 28

Setting a volume level of the preset

mode ................................................ 28

Switching to the manual mode ............ 29

Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) ........ 30

Changing the backlight setting ................ 31

Other functions

Formatting memory (FORMAT) ............. 32

Displaying the player information

(INFO) .............................................. 33

Other Information

Precautions .............................................. 34

Troubleshooting ....................................... 35

To reset the player ............................... 35

What happened? .................................. 35

Messages ............................................. 38

Specifications .......................................... 40

Glossary ................................................... 41

Menu list .................................................. 43

Index ........................................................ 44

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Overview

What you can do with your Network Walkman

First, you need to install the “SonicStage” software into your computer. You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy.

MP3, WAV and

EMD (Electric Music

Distribution) Services

Audio CDs

Windows® Media

Format Audio Files

1 Store digital audio

files on your computer.

Download the latest audio files! Store favorite songs!

2 Transfer files to your

Network Walkman.

USB connection

3 Enjoy music with your

Network Walkman.

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Other features

• Compact size, light weight, skip-proof operation and high portability.

• Continuous playback time with a battery Approximately 70*1 hours

• Recording time* NW-E103: 256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 minutes. NW-E105: 512MB built-in flash memory, more than 23 hours 30 minutes.

NW-E107: 1GB built-in flash memory, more than 47 hours 00 minutes.

• The supplied SonicStage software enables you to record songs from audio CDs to the hard disk of your computer using the ATRAC3plus format (high sound quality, high compression).

• MP3 audio files can be easily transferred to the Network Walkman using the SonicStage software.

• Sentence Repeat: Useful function for learning a foreign language.

• High-speed data transfer using the dedicated USB cable.

• Backlight LCD screen: song titles and artist names can be displayed.

• Group function: you can select songs to be played by album.

• Storage function: you can store a variety of data as well as audio files.

*1Differs according to the data format. In this case, the figure for the battery duration is when continuously

playing at 105kbps ATRAC3 format.

Differs according to the bit rate, etc., when recording. In this case, the figure for the recordable time is when recording at 48kbps ATRAC3plus format.

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.

• Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text shown on the Network Walkman may not be

displayed properly on device. This is due to: – The capability of the connected player. – The player is not functioning normally. – The ID3 TAG information for the track is written in the language or the character that is not supported

by the player.

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Step 1: Checking the package contents

Please check the accessories in the package.

• 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

About the Serial Number

The serial number provided for your device is required for customer registration. The number is in the battery compartment of your Network Walkman.

Serial Number

Record the serial number. Refer to it whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. The serial number can also be shown in the menu screen (page 33).

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Step 2: Inserting the battery

Insert an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated.

Battery duration

ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours MP3 format: Approximately 50 hours * The battery life may be shorter due to operating

conditions and the temperature of the location.

On the remaining battery indication

The battery icon in the display changes as shown below.

low battery change the

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

Note

If you do not use the battery correctly, it may become damaged from leakage and corrosion. For best results: – Use an alkaline battery. – Make sure the polarity is correct. – Do not charge a dry cell battery. – Remove the battery, if you do not intend to use

the player for an extended period of time.

– If you have battery leakage, replace with a new

battery after cleaning the battery compartment.

battery

If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach 1, then 2 as illustrated.

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Locating controls

For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses.

Rear sideFront side

1 Nx button

(page 14, 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to

33)

2 Display (page 11, 18, 43)

For details on the display and icons, refer to page 11.

3 .–/+> button

(page 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to 33)

4 i (headphone) jack (page 14)

5 VOLUME +/– button

(page 14, 28 to 29)

6 Strap hole for attaching a strap

7 MENU button (page 16 to 22, 24, 26 to

33) You can switch to the Time display by pressing and holding the MENU button.

8 Battery compartment (page 9)

9 REPEAT/SOUND button

(page 18 to 20, 23)

q; GROUP/HOLD switch

(page 15 to 16, 23, 25)

: Group mode. Play or search songs

by group (page 23).

: Normal mode. Play songs by track name (page 16). HOLD: Protect the Network Walkman against accidental operation (page 25).

qa USB jack (page 12)

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Display

Text/graphic information display (page

17) Displays track number, track name,

current date and time (page 22 to 23,

26), MESSAGE (page 13, 43) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display mode. For details, refer to “Changing the display mode” on page

22.

2 Repeat mode indication (page 18)

The current repeat mode is displayed.

3 AVLS indication (page 27)

The indication appears while the AVLS function is activated.

4 Digital sound preset indication

(page 23 to 24) The current sound setting is displayed.

5 Remaining battery indication (page 9)

The remaining battery power is displayed.

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Basic Operations

Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman

Note

Before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer for the first time, be sure to install the “SonicStage” software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. Even if the SonicStage software is already installed, you need to install the SonicStage software supplied with this Network Walkman before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer (update programs may be available).

1 Install the SonicStage software in your computer using the supplied CD-ROM.

Follow step 1 only for the first time when you connect your Network Walkman to the computer.

Refer to the Quick Start Guide. Refer to the SonicStage operating instructions for details.

z Tip

The SonicStage operating instructions are installed with the SonicStage software in your computer.

2 Import audio files into the SonicStage software.

For details, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions.

3 Connect your Network Walkman to your computer.

Connect the small connector of the dedicated USB cable to the USB jack on the Network Walkman, then the large connector to a USB port on your computer. “USB CONNECT” appears in the display.

to a USB portto the USB jack

Dedicated USB cable (supplied)

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Notes

• “DATA ACCESS” will be displayed while your Network Walkman accesses the computer. Do not disconnect the USB cable when this message is displayed. The data being transferred may be destroyed.

• Use of your Network Walkman with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Always connect your Network Walkman to the computer directly using the dedicated USB cable.

• Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of your Network Walkman.

• The control buttons on your Network Walkman are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.

• You can display the data stored in the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer when your Network Walkman is connected to the computer.

4 Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman.

For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions.

z Tip

For information on transferring audio files back to the computer, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions or online Help for the SonicStage software.

Note

If the USB cable is disconnected while data is being transferred, unnecessary data may be left in the Network Walkman. In this case, transfer usable audio files (including non-audio data) back to your computer and format (page 32) the Network Walkman.

Basic Operations

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Listening to music with your Network Walkman

Please insert the battery before use (see page 9), and transfer audio files to your Network Walkman.

Note

When using Network Walkman, be sure do disconnect it from the computer.

1 Connect the headphones.

to i jack

2 Start playback.

1 Press the Nx button.

GROUP/HOLD switch

2 Press the

VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume.

When the normal playback mode is selected, playback stops automatically after the last song is played.

If playback does not start

Make sure that the GROUP/HOLD switch is set to

(NORMAL) (page 25).

To stop playback

Press the Nx button.

To adjust the volume

The volume can be set in the Preset and Manual mode (page 28 to 29).

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What is the Group function?

The Group function enables you to select favorite music conveniently on your Network Walkman. You can transfer to audio files or play songs by album or artist using the Group function.

• The track number is the order of songs in each group.

• You can switch from Track Name mode to Group mode by setting the GROUP/HOLD switch to

(GROUP).

• In the Group mode, group names are displayed instead of track names. In addition, any shift operations, such as Skip or Repeat, are performed by group.

Group1

Group2

Group3

Tr ac k1 Tr ac k2 Tr ac k3

Basic Operations

Tr ac k1 Tr ac k2 Tr ac k3

Tr ac k1

Tr ac k1 Tr ac k2 Tr ac k3

Tr ac k1

Transferring by group

The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are always grouped when transferred to the built-in flash memory.

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Listening to music with your Network Walkman

On other operations

Nx button

MENU button

GROUP/HOLD switch

.–/+> button

z Tip

You can select to the Group mode by setting the GROUP/HOLD switch to

(GROUP).

.–/+> button operation

Skip to the beginning of the next track/

group*

Skip to the beginning of the current track/

group*

Fast-forward*

Press the +> button once.

Press the .– button once.

Press the +> button and hold it.

Fast-rewind*

Press the .– button and hold it.

*1Pressing and holding of the .–/+> button

during stop mode allows you to skip to the beginning of the next (current and previous) track/group continuously.

Fast-forward and fast-rewind speed becomes gradually faster.

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Advanced Operations

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Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

While playing a track, you can set the start point (A) and end point (B) for a section you wish to play repeatedly.

Nx button

REPEAT/SOUND button

.–/+> button

1 Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B

Rep) (page 17).

2 Press the Nx button to start

playback.

3 Press the REPEAT/SOUND button

to set the start point (A) while playing back.

“B” blinks.

Notes

• You cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or more tracks.

• If you do not set the end point (B), the end point is automatically set at the end of the track.

• Pressing the .–/+> button releases the start point (A) which is already set.

• You cannot use A-B Repeat in the Group mode or when the current time is displayed.

To clear the start point (A) and end point (B)

• Press the REPEAT/SOUND button during A-B Repeat playback.

• Press the MENU button during A-B Repeat playback.

• Select the Group mode by setting the GROUP/ HOLD switch to Repeat playback.

• Select the previous or next track by pressing the .–/+> button during A-B Repeat playback.

(The A-B Repeat mode is not canceled.)

To cancel the A-B Repeat mode

Change the Repeat mode in the menu screen (page

17).

(GROUP) during A-B

Advanced Operations

:00A00B01

4 Press the REPEAT/SOUND button

to set the end point (B).

“A B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly.

:00A55B01

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Repeat mode

Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat)

This function automatically detects only voice data from the setting point and repeats the voice data for setting counts. This is useful for language-learning material which has no background music.

z Tip

The default repeat counts setting is 2 times for one sentence. But you can change the repeat counts setting. Refer to “Setting the repeat counts” on page

21.

Nx button

REPEAT/SOUND button

.–/+> button

1 Select the Sentence Repeat mode

(Sentence Rep) (page 17).

2 Press the Nx button to start

playback.

3 Press the REPEAT/SOUND button

to place the setting point during playback.

The Network Walkman detects spoken sections and non-spoken sections from the set point, and Sentence Repeat starts. (The spoken section is repeated once (during detection), and the setting is counted.)

1:0201 0

Notes

• You cannot use Sentence Repeat in the Group mode, or when the current time is displayed.

•A spoken or non-spoken section of less than 1 second will not be detected.

• If a non-spoken section is not detected until the track end, the track end point is recognized as a non-spoken section and Sentence Repeat begins from the previous spoken section.

To clear the setting point

• Press the REPEAT/SOUND button during Sentence Repeat playback.

• Press the MENU button during Sentence Repeat playback.

• Select the Group mode by setting the GROUP/ HOLD switch to Repeat playback.

• Select the previous or next track by pressing the .–/+> button during Sentence Repeat playback.

(The Sentence Repeat mode is not canceled.)

To cancel the Sentence Repeat mode

Change the Repeat mode in the menu screen (page

17).

(GROUP) during Sentence

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Setting the repeat counts

You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode.

Nx button

MENU button

.–/+> button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEATMODE>

2 Press the .–/+> button to

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

3 Press the .–/+> button to

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

“COUNT:” is displayed in the screen.

4 Press the .–/+> button to

select a desired repeat counts and press the Nx button to confirm.

5 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

Advanced Operations

To cancel the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button.

COUNT:2

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Changing the display mode

You can view information such as track numbers or titles in the display while music is played or stopped. Change the display mode by operating the .–/+> button in the Menu mode.

• Lap Time: Elapsed time display mode

The following will be displayed after a music title and artist name are displayed.

Track number Elapsed time

Nx button

MENU button

.–/+> button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEATMODE>

009 01:36

Play status*

* Play: Displays and alternately.

Stop: Displays . Search track: Displays > or .. Fast-forward/Fast-rewind: Displays M or

• Title: Title display mode

When the music title includes more than 12 characters, the title will be automatically scrolled.

T itle/Artis

• Track info: Track information display mode

The track title, CODEC, and bit rate are displayed. When the information includes more than 12 characters, the information will be automatically scrolled.

T itle/Codec/

While searching, fast-forwarding, or fastrewinding a track, the current playing position is displayed.

2 Press the .–/+> button to

select “DISPLAY>” and press the Nx button to confirm.

The selected display mode blinks.

LapT ime

3 Press the .–/+> button to

select a desired display mode and press the Nx button to confirm.

The display switches to the selected display mode.

DISPLAY>

4 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

To cancel the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button.

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Note

The display automatically returns to the normal playback screen if you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds.

Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset)

Selecting the group display mode

For any menu screen, you can select the group mode by setting the GROUP/HOLD switch to (GROUP).

GROUP/HOLD switch

To cancel the Group mode

Set the GROUP/HOLD switch to (NORMAL) in the Group mode screen.

Note

Pressing the .–/+> button in the Group mode jumps backwards or forwards through the groups.

You can adjust the treble and bass. You can preset two settings, which can be selected during playback.

Selecting the Sound quality

Default settings

Sound SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND OFF quality

Bass +1 +3 ±0

Treble ±0 ±0 ±0

Press and hold the REPEAT/ SOUND button for half a second.

The Sound quality setting is changed as follows:

(S1) (S2)

SOUND OFF (none)

(NORMAL SOUND)

REPEAT/SOUND button

Advanced Operations

To return to the normal Sound quality

Select “SOUND OFF (none).”

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Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset)

Adjusting the Sound quality

You can adjust the sound quality of bass and treble parts.

Sound quality Emphasis level

Bass -4 to +3

Treble -4 to +3

You can preset desired sound quality settings as “Sound 1” and “Sound 2.” While playing music, you can assign a preset sound quality to music.

3 Set the tone for “SOUND 1.”

1 Press the .–/+> button to

select “SOUND 1>” and press the Nx button to confirm.

2 “BASS:+1” appears, press the .–

/+> button to adjust the emphasis level of bass sound and press the Nx button to confirm.

3 “TREBLE:0” appears, press the

.–/+> button to adjust the emphasis level of treble sound and press the Nx button to confirm.

4 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

Nx button

MENU button

.–/+> button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEATMODE>

2 Press the .–/+> button to

select “SOUND>” and press the Nx button to confirm.

“SOUND:” is displayed in the screen.

SOUND: 1 >

To adjust the “SOUND 2” setting

Select “SOUND 2>” in step 3.

To cancel the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button.

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Locking the controls (HOLD)

Storing non-audio data

You can protect your Network Walkman against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it.

GROUP/HOLD switch

Set the GROUP/HOLD switch to HOLD.

All operation buttons are disabled. If you press buttons while the HOLD

function is activated, “HOLD” blinks in the display.

To release the HOLD function

Set the GROUP/HOLD switch to (NORMAL).

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).

Notes

• 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.

• Do not edit any file in the [OMGAUDIO] folder of the built-in flash memory on Windows Explorer, as audio files will not play back.

Advanced Operations

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Adjusting the settings of

your Network Walkman

Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME)

3 Press the .–/+> button to

adjust the “year” setting and press the Nx button to confirm.

The “month” digit blinks.

2005y 1m 1d

You can set and display the current time.

Nx button

MENU button

.–/+> button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEATMODE>

2 Press the .–/+> button to

select “DATE-TIME” and press the Nx button to confirm.

The “year” digit blinks.

2005y 1m 1d

4 As you did in step 3, adjust the

settings for “month” and “date.”

After pressing the .–/+> button to adjust the “date” setting and pressing the Nx button to confirm, the display switches to the time setting screen.

1:00

5 Press the .–/+> button to

adjust the “hour” setting and press the Nx button to confirm.

The “minute” digit blinks.

1:00

6 As you did in step 5, adjust the

settings for “minute.”

After pressing the .–/+> button to adjust the “minute” setting and pressing the Nx button to confirm, the display switches to the time setting screen.

DAT E-T IME

7 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

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To cancel the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button.

To display the current time

Press the MENU button and hold it. You can display the current time while pressing the button.

Notes

• If the unit is not used for a long time, your settings of the date and time may be reset.

• If the current time is not set, the display for the date and time will be “-- --.”

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.

Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEATMODE>

2 Press the .–/+> button to

select “AVLS:” and press the Nx button to confirm.

“OFF” blinks.

AVLS :OFF

3 Press the .–/+> button to

select “ON” and press the Nx button to confirm.

The (AVLS) indication is displayed. The volume is kept at a moderate level.

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4 Press the MENU button.

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3 Press the Nx button to confirm.

“MAN” blinks.

To cancel the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button.

4 Press the .–/+> button to

select “SET>.”

VOL :SET>

5 Press the Nx button to confirm.

“VOL LO xx”* blinks. * “xx” is the volume level.

VOL LO xx

6 Set volume levels of three preset

levels: LO, MID, or HI.

1 Press the VOLUME +/– button to set

the volume level of the LO preset.

2 Press the .–/+> button to

select “VOL MID xx,” and then press the VOLUME +/– button to set the volume level of the MID preset.

3 Press the .–/+> button to

select “VOL HI xx,” and then press the VOLUME +/– button to set the volume level of the HI preset.

7 Press the Nx button to confirm.

8 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen. With these settings, you can adjust the

volume level to any of three preset levels: LO, MID, or HI.

Note

If AVLS (page 27) is set, the actual volume may be lower than the settings. Releasing AVLS returns the volume to the preset level.

Switching to the manual mode

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

2 Press the .–/+> button to

select “VOL: SET>.”

VOL :SET>

3 Press the Nx button to confirm.

“SET>” blinks.

4 Press the .–/+> button to

select “MAN.”

VOL :MAN

5 Press the Nx button to confirm.

6 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen. With this setting, you can adjust the volume level by pressing the VOLUME +/– button.

Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman

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Tur ning off the beep sound (BEEP)

You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman.

Nx button

MENU button

.–/+> button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEATMODE>

2 Press the .–/+> button to

select “BEEP:” and press the Nx button to confirm.

“ON” blinks.

To change the setting to “ON”

Select “ON” in step 3.

To cancel the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu screen, or press the MENU button.

BEEP:ON

3 Press the .–/+> button to

select “OFF” and press the Nx button to confirm.

BEEP:OFF

4 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

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Changing the backlight setting

You can select ON or OFF.

Menu Backlight mode

OFF Always off

ON Turns on for a few seconds

after each operation (or until scrolling is complete)

Nx button

MENU button

.–/+> button

To set “ON”

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEATMODE>

3 Press the .–/+> button to

select “ON” and press the Nx button to confirm.

LIGHT:ON

4 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

To change the setting to “OFF”

Select “OFF” in step 3.

To cancel the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button.

Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman

2 Press the .–/+> button to

select “LIGHT:” and press the Nx button to confirm.

“OFF” blinks.

LIGHT:OFF

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Other functions

Formatting memory (FORMAT)

You can use your Network Walkman to format the built-in flash memory. If memory is formatted, all data previously stored in the memory will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in the memory prior to formatting.

Nx button

MENU button

.–/+> button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEATMODE>

2 Press the .–/+> button to

select “FORMAT>” and press the Nx button to confirm.

4 Press the Nx button.

“FORMATTING” blinks and formatting starts.

When formatting is complete, “COMPLETE” is displayed and the display returns to the indication in step

5 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

To cancel the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button.

To cancel formatting

Select “N” in step 3.

Note

You cannot format memory while playing music. (“FORMAT” will not be displayed in the menu screen.)

FORMAT:N

You cannot format memory while playing music.

3 Press the .–/+> button to

select “Y” and press the Nx button to confirm.

“Really?” is displayed.

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Displaying the player information (INFO)

Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number and software version can be displayed.

Nx button

MENU button

.–/+> button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEATMODE>

2 Press the .–/+> button to

select “INFO>” and press the Nx button to confirm.

Press the .–/+> button to show the following information.

Other functions

1: product name 2: built-in flash memory capacity 3: serial number 4: software version

To cancel the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button.

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Other Information

Precautions

On installation

• Never use your Network Walkman where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.

• Never leave the Network Walkman exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

On the use

• When using a strap, careful to avoid hooking it on objects you pass by.

• Do not use the Network Walkman on an aircraft.

On cleaning

• Clean your Network Walkman casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution.

• Clean the headphone plug periodically.

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 Network Walkman at a 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 the headphones at a 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 to the people around you.

Warning

If there is lightning when you are using your Network Walkman, take off the headphones immediately.

Note

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem prior to consult a Sony dealer. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If a problem occurs while connected to your computer, also refer to “Troubleshooting” in the online help of the supplied software.

To reset the player

If your Network Walkman does not operate normally, or if there is no sound, even after checking the troubleshooting guide below, remove the battery and re-insert it.

What happened?

On operating

Symptom

There is no sound. Noise is generated.

Buttons do not work.

The volume is not loud enough.

There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones.

Playback has stopped suddenly.

Cause/Remedy

• The volume level is set to zero. c Turn the volume up (page 14).

• The headphone jack is not connected properly. c Connect the headphone jack properly (page 14).

• The headphone plug is dirty. c Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.

• No audio files are stored in the memory. c If “NO DATA” is displayed, transfer audio file(s) from the

computer.

• The GROUP/HOLD switch is set to HOLD. c Set the GROUP/HOLD switch to (NORMAL) (page 25).

• Your Network Walkman contains moisture condensation. c Leave your Network Walkman aside for a few hours.

• The remaining battery power is insufficient. c Replace the battery (page 9).

The AVLS is enabled. c Disable the AVLS (page 27).

The headphone jack is not fully inserted. c Connect the headphone jack fully (page 14).

The remaining battery power is insufficient. c Replace the battery (page 9).

Other Information

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Troubleshooting

On the display window

Symptom

The backlight is not turned on.

“s” is displayed for a title.

Cause/Remedy

LIGHT is set to “OFF.” c In the menu mode, set “LIGHT” to “ON” (page 31).

Characters that cannot be displayed on your Network Walkman are involved. c Use the supplied SonicStage software to rename the title with

appropriate characters.

On the connection with the computer or supplied software

Symptom

The software cannot be installed.

“USB CONNECT” is not displayed when connecting to the computer with the dedicated USB cable.

Your Network Walkman is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer.

Song cannot be transferred to your Network Walkman.

Cause/Remedy

An operating system not compatible with the software is used. c For details, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions.

• Please wait for authentication of the SonicStage software.

• Another application is running on the computer. c Wait for a while and reconnect the USB cable. If the problem

persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable.

• The dedicated USB cable has disconnected. c Connect the dedicated USB cable.

•A USB hub is used. c Connecting via a USB hub is not guaranteed. Connect the

dedicated USB cable directly to the computer.

The dedicate USB cable is disconnected. c Connect the dedicated USB cable.

• The dedicated USB cable is not connected properly. c Connect the USB cable properly.

• The free space of the built-in flash memory where you want to

transfer audio files to is insufficient.

c Transfer any unnecessary songs back to your computer to

increase free space.

• You have already transferred to 65,535 songs or 4,096 groups to the

built-in flash memory using the SonicStage software.

c 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.

• Audio files with a limited playing period or playing count may not

be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders. For details on the settings of each audio file, contact the distributor.

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Symptom

The number of audio files that can be transferred is limited. (Available recording time is short.)

Operation of the Network Walkman becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer.

“Failed to authenticate Device/Media” is displayed on the computer screen while connecting the Network Walkman to the computer.

Other

Symptom

There is no beep sound when your Network Walkman is operated.

Your Network Walkman gets warm.

Cause/Remedy

• The free space of the built-in flash memory where you want to transfer to is not enough for the size of audio files you wish to transfer.

c Transfer any unnecessary audio files back to the computer to

increase free space.

• Non-audio data is stored in the built-in flash memory where you want to transfer audio files to.

c Move non-audio data to the computer to increase free space.

USB hub or USB extension cable is used. c Connecting via a USB hub or USB extension cable is not

guaranteed. Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the computer.

Your Network Walkman is not connected to the computer properly. c Quit the SonicStage software and verify the connection of the

dedicated USB cable. Restart the SonicStage software.

Other Information

Cause/Remedy

BEEP is set to “OFF.” c In the menu mode, set “BEEP” to ”ON” (page 30).

In normal use, the player may become slightly warm.

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Troubleshooting

Messages

Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display.

Message

AVLS

CANNOT PLAY

DATA ACCESS

ERROR

EXPIRED

FILE ERROR

HOLD

LOW BATT

MG ERROR

Meaning

The volume level exceeds the rated value while the AVLS is enabled.

• Your Network Walkman cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats.

• Transferring has been interrupted forcefully.

Accessing the built-in flash memory.

A malfunction is detected.

The song is playback restricted by the copyright holder.

• The file cannot be read.

• The file is not normal.

All operation buttons are disabled since the GROUP/HOLD switch is set to HOLD.

The battery is low.

An unauthorized distribution file is detected for copyright protection.

Remedy

Turn the volume down or disable the AVLS.

If the file cannot be played, you can erase it from the built-in flash memory. For details, refer to “To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory” (page 39).

Please wait for access to complete. This message appears while transferring audio files and during initialization of the builtin flash memory.

Please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If song cannot be played, you can erase it from the built-in flash memory. For details, refer to “To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory” (page 39).

Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format your Network Walkman. For details, refer to “To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory” on page 39.

Set the GROUP/HOLD switch to (NORMAL) to operate the buttons.

You must change the battery (page 9).

Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format your Network Walkman. For details, refer to “To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory” on page 39.

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Message

NO DATA

USB CONNECT

Meaning

There are no audio files in the built-in flash memory.

Your Network Walkman is connected to the computer.

Remedy

If there are no audio files in the built-in flash memory, use the SonicStage software to transfer audio files.

You can operate your Network Walkman using the SonicStage, but you cannot operate the controls on your Network Walkman.

To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory

If “CANNOT PLAY,” “EXPIRED,” “FILE ERROR,” or “MG ERROR” is displayed, there is a problem with all or part of the data stored in the built-in flash memory.

Please follow the procedures below to erase data you cannot play.

1 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer, and start the SonicStage software.

2 If you have already specified the data with problems, erase the data from the Portable Player

window of the SonicStage software.

3 If the problem persists, transfer all data without problems back to the computer using the

SonicStage software while your Network Walkman is connected to the computer.

4 Disconnect your Network Walkman from the computer and then format the built-in flash

memory using the FORMAT menu (page 32).

Other Information

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Specifications

Frequency response

20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement)

Maximum recording time (Approx.)

NW-E103

ATRAC3 4 hr. 10 min. (132 kbps)

5 hr. 20 min. (105 kbps) 8 hr. 30 min. (66 kbps)

MP3 2 hr. 10 min. (256 kbps)

4 hr. 20 min. (128 kbps)

ATRAC3plus 2 hr. 10 min. (256 kbps)

8 hr. 40 min. (64 kbps) 11 hr. 40 min. (48 kbps)

NW-E105

ATRAC3 8 hr. 30 min. (132 kbps)

10 hr. 40 min. (105 kbps) 17 hr. 00 min. (66 kbps)

MP3 4 hr. 20 min. (256 kbps)

8 hr. 50 min. (128 kbps)

ATRAC3plus 4 hr. 20 min. (256 kbps)

17 hr. 30 min. (64 kbps) 23 hr. 30 min. (48 kbps)

NW-E107

ATRAC3 17 hr. 00 min. (132 kbps)

21 hr. 40 min. (105 kbps) 34 hr. 10 min. (66 kbps)

MP3 8 hr. 50 min. (256 kbps)

17 hr. 40 min. (128 kbps)

ATRAC3plus 8 hr. 50 min. (256 kbps)

35 hr. 00 min. (64 kbps) 47 hr. 00 min. (48 kbps)

Sampling frequency

ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, MP3: 44.1 kHz

Audio compression technology

Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 (ATRAC3) Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus (ATRAC3plus) MPEG1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3): 32 to 320 kbps, variable bit rate-compliant

Interface

Headphone: Stereo mini USB

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)

80 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps)

Dynamic range

85 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps)

Operating temperature

5˚C to 35˚C (67˚F to 95˚F)

Power source

Size AAA (LR03) alkaline battery

Battery life (continuous playback)

ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours (Playback at 105 kbps) ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours (Playback at 48 kbps) MP3 format: Approximately 50 hours (Playback at 128 kbps)

Dimension

56.2 × 56.2 × 19.2 mm (2 1⁄4 × 2 1⁄

(w/h/d, projecting parts not included)

⁄

inches)

Mass

Approx. 26 g (1 oz) (battery not included)

Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

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Glossary

MagicGate

Copyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and media, and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback.

Note

is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not

guarantee conversion among other media.

OpenMG

Copyright protection technology that securely manages music content from the EMD/Audio CD on a personal computer. Application software that is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content when recording on the hard drive. This allows you to enjoy music content on the computer, but prevents unauthorized transmission of this content across a network (or elsewhere). This PC copyright protection complies with “MagicGate”, and allows you to transfer digital music content from a PC’s hard drive to a compliant device.

ATRAC3

ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD, resulting in an increased data capacity for the media.

ATRAC3plus

ATRAC3plus, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus, is audio compression technology that compresses data higher than ATRAC3. The ATRAC3plus is new audio compression technology that enables equal or higher quality sound comparing to ATRAC3.

Other Information

Bit rate

Indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in bps (bit per second).

64 kbps means 64,000 bits of information per second. If the bit rate is large, that means a large amount of information is used to play music. Comparing music of the same format (e,g., ATRAC3plus), 64 kbps data offers better sound quality than 48 kbps data. However, audio files in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods, and thus sound quality cannot be determined by simply comparing the bit rate.

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Glossary

MP3

MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a format standard for music file compression. It was codified by the Motion Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

It compresses audio CD data to approximately one tenth its original size. Because the MP3 encoding algorithm has been made publicly available, there are various encoders and decoders that are compliant with this standard.

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Menu list

Press the MENU button to display the menu mode, and then use the .–/+> button (select) and the Nx button (confirm) to change the settings of your Network Walkman.

For details about each menu, refer to the pages in parentheses. The menu with a “>” mark will be followed by a detailed-setting screen when you press the Nx button to confirm.

Display

(Menu mode)

REPEATMODE>

DISPLAY>

(Display mode)

VOL:

(Preset volume)

SOUND>

(Digital sounds preset)

AVLS:

(Automatic Volume Limiter System)

BEEP:

(Operation sounds setting)

LIGHT:

(LCD backlight setting)

DATE-TIME

(Current time setting)

Purpose

You can select your favorite repeat mode (page 17).

You can select your favorite display mode (page 22).

You can preset your desired volume level (page 28).

You can preset your desired sound quality (page 23).

You can set to “ON” or “OFF” (page 27).

You can set to “ON” or “OFF” (page 30).

“OFF”: Always off. “ON”: Turns on for three seconds after each operation (page 31).

You can set and display the current time (page 26).

Display

(Menu mode)

FORMAT>

(Formatting memory)

INFO>

(Information)

[RETURN]

Purpose

You can format the built-in flash memory (page 32).

You can be displayed information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity and serial number (page 33).

You can switch to the normal mode by selecting [RETURN] and pressing the Nx button.

Other Information

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Index

A-B Repeat 19 Accessories 8 ATRAC3 41 ATRAC3plus 41 Audio CDs 6 AVLS (Limiting the volume)

11, 27

Backlight 31 Battery 9 BEEP (Beep sound) 30 Bit rate 41

CD (Audio CDs) 6 CD-ROM 8, 12 Clock 26 Computer 6, 12

DATE-TIME 26 Display 11, 18, 38 Display mode 22 Download 6

EMD service 6 Explorer (Windows Explorer)

13, 25

Fast-forward 16 Fast-rewind 16 Formatting 32

Group 15, 23

Headphones 8, 14, 34 HOLD function (Locking the controls)

Information 33

LIGHT 31 Limiting the volume (AVLS)

27 Listening 14 Locking the controls (HOLD function)

MENU button 16-22, 24, 26-33 Menu list 43 MP3 42

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OpenMG 41

USB cable 8, 12

Playback 14

Remaining battery indication

9 Repeat 17 Repeat count 21 Reset 35 RETURN 43

Sentence Repeat 20 Serial Number 8, 33 Shuffle Repeat 17 Skip to the beginning of a track

16 SonicStage 12 Sound preset (Digital sound preset)

Time Setting 26 Title 22 Track Repeat 18 Transferring 6, 12 Troubleshooting 35

Volume 28

WAV format 6 Windows Explorer 13, 25

Other Information

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Sony Corporation

Sony Network Walkman NW-E103 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Overview

What you can do with your Network Walkman

Other features

Step 1: Checking the package contents

Step 2: Inserting the battery

Locating controls

Rear sideFront side

Display

Basic Operations

Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman

Listening to music with your Network Walkman

What is the Group function?

On other operations

Advanced Operations

Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat)

Setting the repeat counts

Changing the display mode

Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset)

Selecting the group display mode

Selecting the Sound quality

Adjusting the Sound quality

Locking the controls (HOLD)

Storing non-audio data

Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME)

Limiting the volume (AVLS)

Switching to the manual mode

Tur ning off the beep sound (BEEP)

Changing the backlight setting

Other functions

Formatting memory (FORMAT)

Displaying the player information (INFO)

Other Information

Precautions

Troubleshooting

To reset the player

What happened?

Messages

Specifications

Glossary

Menu list

Index