Sony Network Walkman NW-E103 User Manual

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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)

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.

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)

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

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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