Sony Network Walkman NW-E75 Operating Instructions Manual

3-267-071-91(1)

Portable IC Audio Player

Network Walkman

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

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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 news papers, 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.

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.

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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,

and ® marks are not specified.

Table of Contente

Overview ................................................... 4

What you can do with your Network

Walkman ...........................................4

Other features ........................................5

Step 1: Checking the package contents ..... 6

Step 2: Inserting the battery....................... 7

Locating controls ....................................... 8

Front side............................................... 8

Rear side ................................................ 8

Display .................................................. 9

Basic Operations

Transferring audio files from the computer

to your Network Walkman .............. 10

Note on playing songs with a limited

playing period (Timeout contents).. 11

Note on playing songs with a limited

playing count................................... 11

Listening to music with your Network

Walkman...........................................12

What is the Group function? ............... 13

On other operations .............................14

Advanced Operations

Repeat mode ............................................15

Selecting the repeat mode ................... 15

Playing the tracks repeatedly

(Track Repeat)..................................... 16

Playing a specified section repeatedly

(A-B Repeat) ................................... 16

Playing specified sentences repeatedly

(Sentence Repeat) ........................... 17

Setting the repeat counts ..................... 18

Changing the display mode ..................... 19

Selecting the group display mode ....... 20

Adjusting treble and bass

(Digital sound preset) ......................20

Selecting the Sound quality................. 20

Adjusting the sound quality ................ 21

Locking the controls (HOLD) ................. 22

Storing non-audio data ............................ 22

Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman

Adjusting the time setting of your

Network Walkman to a computer’s

built-in clock..................................... 23

Adjusting the current time setting

(DATE-TIME) .................................. 24

Limiting the volume (AVLS) ................... 25

Setting the volume using the preset

volume function................................ 26

Setting a volume level of the preset

mode................................................ 26

Switching to the manual mode ............ 27

Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) ........ 28

Changing the backlight setting ................29

Other functions

Regrouping songs (REGROUP).............. 30

Formatting memory (FORMAT) .............31

Other Information

Precautions .............................................. 32

Troubleshooting ....................................... 33

To reset the player ............................... 33

What happened? ..................................33

Messages ............................................. 36

Specifications .......................................... 38

Glossary ................................................... 39

Menu list .................................................. 41

Index ........................................................ 42

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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.

EMD (Electric Music

Distribution) Services

Audio CDs

MP3, WAV and

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.

3 Enjoy music with

your Network Walkman.

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USB connection

Other features

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

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

• Recording time* 256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 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).

• 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 ATRAC3 format audio files.

Differs according to the bit rate 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.

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Step 1: Checking the package contents

Please check the accessories in the package.

• Network Walkman (1)

• Headphones (1)

About the Serial Number

The serial number provided for your device is required for the customer registration. The number is on the rear side of your Network Walkman.

Serial NO.

Serial Number

• Dedicated USB cable (1)

• CD-ROM (1)

• Operating instructions (1)

• SonicStage operating instructions (1)

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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. _____________________

Step 2: Inserting the battery

Insert the size AAA (LR03) 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 * 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.

Notes

If you do not use the battery correctly, it may become damaged from leakage and corrosion. For best results: – Use the 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 it as illustrated.

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Locating controls

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

Rear sideFront side

2 3

4 5 6

1 Strap hole for attaching the strap

2 REPEAT/SOUND button

(page 16 to 18, 20)

3 MENU button (page 15, 18 to 19, 21,

23 to 31) You can switch to the Time display by pressing the MENU button for a while.

4 GROUP button (page 13, 17 to 18, 20)

5 Display (page 9, 16, 36)

For details on the display and icons, refer to page 9.

7 Headphone jack (page 12)

8 Nx button

(page 12, 14 to 19, 21, 23 to 31)

9 Shuttle switch

(page 14 to 19, 21, 23 to 31)

0 VOLUME +/– button (page 12, 26 to

27)

qa HOLD (Locking controls) switch

(page 12, 22)

qs USB jack (page 10)

6 ACCESS lamp (page 11)

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qd Battery compartment (page 7)

Display

1 Text/graphic information display (page

15) Displays track number, track name,

current date and time (page 19 to 25), MESSAGE (page 11, 36) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display mode. For details, refer to “Changing the display mode” on page

19.

2 Repeat mode indication (page 16)

The current repeat mode is displayed.

3 AVLS indication (page 25)

The indication appears while the AVLS function is activated.

4 Digital sound preset indication

(page 20 to 21) The current sound setting is displayed.

5 Remaining battery indication (page 7)

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.

For details, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions.

2 Import audio files into the SonicStage software.

For details, refer to the manual “SonicStage operating instructions.”

3 Connect your Network Walkman to your computer.

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

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ACCESS lamp

Dedicated USB cable (supplied)

to a USB portto the USB jack

Notes

• The ACCESS lamp blinks while your Network Walkman accesses the computer.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable when the ACCESS lamp is blinking. 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 separate manual “SonicStage operating instructions.”

z Tip

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

Note on playing songs with a limited playing period (Timeout contents)

Some songs distributed via the Internet (EMD service) have a limited playing period. If you try to play an expired song, “EXPIRED” blinks and the next song will be played after a

moment. In addition, an expired song cannot be played using the SonicStage software, or transferred to

your Network Walkman. Delete any songs as needed.

Basic Operations

Note on playing songs with a limited playing count

Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing count. When you try to play a song with a limited playing count, “EXPIRED” will be displayed and the

song will not be played.

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Listening to music with your Network

Walkman

Please insert the battery before use (see page 7).

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.

2 Press the

HOLD switch

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 HOLD switch is set to off (page 22).

To stop playback

Press the Nx button.

To adjust the volume

The volume can be set in the PRESET and MANUAL mode (page 26 to 27).

z Tip

If your Network Walkman is not operated for 10 seconds while in stop mode, the display automatically turns off. When scrolling track titles, etc., the display turns off after scrolling is finished.

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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

Group1

Group2

Group3

Track1 Track2 Track3

group.

• You can switch between Track Name mode and Group mode by pressing the GROUP button.

• 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.

Basic Operations

Track1 Track2 Track3

Track1

Track1 Track2 Track3

Track1

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

Shuttle switch

to (+/>)

to (./–)

Press (Confirm)

Nx button

MENU button

z Tip

You can switch to the Group mode by pressing the Group mode button.

Skip to the beginning of the next track/group*

Skip to the beginning of the current track/

group* Fast-forward*

Shuttle switch operation

Rotate the Shuttle switch clockwise once (+/>).

Rotate the Shuttle switch counterclockwise once (./–).

Rotate the Shuttle switch clockwise (+/>) and hold it.

Fast-rewind*

Rotate the Shuttle switch counterclockwise (./–) and hold it.

*1Rotating and holding of the Shuttle switch 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 become faster if the operation is continued for five seconds.

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Advanced Operations

Repeat mode

There are three types of repeat mode: Track Repeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat.

• Track Repeat (TRK Rep)

This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the following five ways.

Track Repeat mode

All Repeat Single Repeat Group Repeat Group Shuffle

Repeat All Groups Shuffle

Repeat

• A-B Repeat (A-B Rep)

This mode plays back the specified section in a track repeatedly.

• Sentence Repeat (SENTENCE Rep)

This mode plays back voice data within a specified section in a track repeatedly.

Selecting the repeat mode

Shuttle switch

to (+/>)

to (./–)

Operation

All tracks repeatedly Current track repeatedly Current group repeatedly Current group repeatedly

in random order All groups repeatedly

in random order

Press (Confirm)

Nx button

MENU button

1 Press the MENU button in stop

mode.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEAT MODE>

2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to

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

3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to

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

TRKRep

You can choose one mode among “TRK Rep,” “A-B Rep” and “SENTENCE Rep.”

4 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

You can operate each repeat mode you selected, as refer to the below.

• TRK Rep: see “Playing the tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat).”

• A-B Rep: see “Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat).”

• SENTENCE Rep: see “Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat).”

To cancel the Menu mode

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

Advanced Operations

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Repeat mode

Notes

• The display automatically returns to the normal playback screen if you do not operate any button for 60 seconds.

• When there is no audio files in the built-in flash memory, you cannot set any repeat mode.

• When you connect the Network Walkman to your computer, the selected desired mode will be cancelled.

• You can select repeat mode only in stop mode.

Select the Track Repeat mode (TRK Rep) first (page 15). Then, press the REPEAT/SOUND button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want.

Each press changes the Track Repeat icon as follows:

none (Normal play)

(All Repeat)

Playing the tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat)

The Track Repeat mode is changed by pressing the REPEAT/SOUND button. You can check the current Track Repeat mode with the icon of the display.

REPEAT/ SOUND button

Track Repeat icon

(Single Repeat)

(Group Repeat)

(Group Shuffle Repeat)

(All Groups Shuffle Repeat)

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.

Shuttle switch

to (+/>)

to (./–)

Press (Confirm)

REPEAT/SOUND button

Nx button

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

Rep) (page 15).

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.

:00A00B01

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 pressing the GROUP button during A-B Repeat playback.

•

Select the previous or next track by rotating the Shuttle switch during A-B Repeat playback.

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

Advanced Operations

To cancel the A-B Repeat mode

Change the Repeat mode in the menu screen (page 15).

4 Press the REPEAT/SOUND button

to set the end point (B).

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

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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.

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

z Tips

• You can fast-forward or fast-rewind by rotating the Shuttle switch, after the start point (A) is set. If the track reaches the end while fast-forwarding, the end point is set as point (B) and fastforwarding continues. A-B Repeat starts when you release the Shuttle switch. If the track reaches the beginning while fastrewinding, it jumps to the end of the track, the end point is set as point (B), and fast-rewinding continues.

• You can fast-forward or fast-rewind by rotating the Shuttle switch, during A-B Repeat playback. If the track reaches the track start/end while fastforwarding or fast-rewinding, playback is stopped (enters Standby). A-B Repeat restarts when you release the Shuttle switch.

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. It is useful for learning a foreign language.

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 18.

Shuttle switch

to (+/>)

Press (Confirm)

Nx button

to (./–)

REPEAT/SOUND button

1 Select the Sentence Repeat mode

(SENTENCE Rep) (page 15).

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Repeat mode

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.)

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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 pressing the GROUP button during Sentence Repeat playback.

• Select the previous or next track by rotating the Shuttle switch 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 15).

Setting the repeat counts

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

Shuttle switch

to (+/>)

to (./–)

Press (Confirm)

Nx button

MENU button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEAT MODE>

2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

“REPEAT MODE >” and press the Nx button to confirm.

3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

“SENTENCE Rep” and press the Nx button to confirm.

“COUNT:” is displayed on the screen.

COUNT:2

4 Rotate the Shuttle switch 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.

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To cancel the Menu mode

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

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 Shuttle switch 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

Shuttle switch

Press (Confirm)

to (+/>)

to (./–)

MENU button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEAT MODE>

Nx button

Advanced Operations

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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 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

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

The selected display mode blinks.

LapT ime

3 Rotate the Shuttle switch 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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Changing the display mode

Note

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

Selecting the group display mode

For any menu mode, you can select the group display by pressing the GROUP button.

To cancel the group mode

Press the GROUP button in the group mode screen.

Note

The display automatically returns to the normal playback screen if you do not operate any button for 30 seconds.

GROUP button

Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset)

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)

REPEAT/ SOUND button

S1 S2 (none)

(NORMAL SOUND)

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To return to the normal Sound quality

Select “SOUND OFF.”

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.

Shuttle switch

to (+/>)

to (./–)

Press (Confirm)

Nx button

MENU button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEAT MODE>

3 Set the tone for “SOUND 1.”

1 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

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

2 “BASS:+1” appears, rotate the

Shuttle switch to adjust the emphasis level of bass sound and press the Nx button to confirm.

3 “TREBLE: 0” appears, rotate the

Shuttle switch 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.

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.

Advanced Operations

2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

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

SOUND: 2 >

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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.

HOLD switch

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow.

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

is on, “HOLD” blinks in the display.

To release the HOLD function

Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow.

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

• You cannot operate the SonicStage software while operating the data storage function of your Network Walkman to use files stored in the builtin flash memory. The error message “Cannot access the Device/media.” will be displayed when you try to operate both of them simultaneously.

• 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.

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Adjusting the settings of

your Network Walkman

Adjusting the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer’s built-in clock

If the function is set to “ON,” the time setting of your Network Walkman is automatically adjusted to the computer’s built-in clock when your Network Walkman is connected and audio file transferring is executed (the SonicStage software must be started). “ON” is selected by default.

You cannot play a song with a limited playing period without the time setting of your Network Walkman. Be sure to adjust the time setting.

To set the date and time on your Network Walkman, refer to “Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME)” on page 24.

Shuttle switch

Press (Confirm)

Nx button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEAT MODE>

2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

“PC CLK:” and press the Nx button to confirm.

PC CLK:ON

Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman

3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

“OFF” and press the Nx button to confirm.

4 Press the MENU button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

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.

to (+/>)

to (./–)

MENU button

Changing the setting to “OFF”

The time setting of your Network Walkman does not change even when your Network Walkman is connected to a computer.

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Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME)

You can set and display the current time. You can also adjust the time setting of your

Network Walkman to a computer’s built-in clock by connecting your Network Walkman to the computer (page 23).

Shuttle switch

to (+/>)

to (./–)

Press (Confirm)

Nx button

MENU button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEAT MODE>

2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

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

The “year” digit blinks.

3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust

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

The “month” digit blinks.

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4 As you did in step 3, adjust the

settings for “month” and “date.”

After rotating the Shuttle switch to adjust the “date” setting and pressing the Nx button to confirm, the display switches to the time setting screen.

0:00

5 Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust

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

The “minute” digit blinks.

0:00

6 As you did in step 5, adjust the

settings for “minute.”

After rotating the Shuttle switch to adjust the “minute” setting and pressing the Nx button to confirm, the display switches to the time setting screen.

DAT E-T IME

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2004y 1m 1d

7 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 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 “-- --.”

• If PC CLK is set to “ON” (page 23), the time setting of your Network Walkman is automatically adjusted to a computer’s built-in clock when your Network Walkman is connected to the computer.

• Depending on the shipping area, the time display format of the unit is set to a 12-hour display or a 24-hour display. You cannot switch between a 12-hour display and a 24-hour display in the unit. A 24-hour display is shown in this manual.

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.

Shuttle switch

to (+/>)

to (./–)

Press (Confirm)

Nx button

MENU button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEAT MODE>

2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

“AVLS” and press the Nx button to confirm.

“OFF” blinks.

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AVLS :OFF

3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

“ON” and press the Nx button to confirm.

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

4 Press the MENU button.

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Limiting the volume (AVLS)

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.

Setting the volume using the preset volume function

There are two modes to adjust the volume level.

Manual mode: Press the VOLUME +/–

Preset mode: Press the VOLUME +/–

Shuttle switch

to (+/>)

to (./–)

Setting a volume level of the preset mode

button to adjust the volume level in the range of 0 to 31.

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

Nx button

Press (Confirm)

MENU button

VOLUME +/– button

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1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

REPEAT MODE>

2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

“VOL: MAN.”

VOL :MAN

3 Press the Nx button to confirm.

“MAN” blinks.

4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

“SET >.”

VOL :SET>

Note

If AVLS (page 25) is set, the actual volume may be lower than the settings.

Switching to the manual mode

5 Press the Nx button to confirm.

“VOL LO xx”* blinks. * “xx” stands for numeric values of 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 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

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

3 Rotate the Shuttle switch 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.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen is displayed.

2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select

“VOL: SET.”

VOL :SET>

3 Press the Nx button to confirm.

“SET >” blinks.

4 Rotate the Shuttle switch 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

To cancel the menu mode

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

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