To go to the section you want to read, click the title
in the PDF Bookmarks, the title in the “Table of
Contents” of the Operating Instructions, or the page
in the sentences.
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
2
For the customers
in the United States
Owner’s Record
The model number and the serial number are
located on the rear 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
Model NW-E505 and NW-E507
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:SONY
Model No.:NW-E505
NW-E507
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.
“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
TM
and ® marks are not specified.
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.
Menu list .................................................. 56
Index ........................................................ 57
5
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
Format Audio Files
Media
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 the rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
Approximately 50*
• Recording time*
NW-E503: 256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 minutes.
NW-E505: 512MB built-in flash memory, more than 23 hours 30 minutes.
NW-E507: 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.
• Organic EL display: song titles and artist names can be displayed.
• Search function: you can search songs to be played by artist, album, or group.
• FM tuner function.
• Storage function: you can store a variety of data as well as audio files.
*1Varies depending on the data format, power save setting, etc. In this case, the figure for the battery duration
is when continuously playing at 105kbps in ATRAC3 format and normal power save mode (page 35).
2
*
Varies depending on the bit rate, etc., when recording. In this case, the figure for the recordable time is for
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.
2
1
hours
7
Checking the package contents
Please check the accessories in the package.
• Network Walkman (1)
• Headphones (1)
NW-E503
NW-E505/E507
• Dedicated USB cable (1)
• Extension headphone cord (NW-E505/
E507) (1)
• Carrying pouch (NW-E505/E507) (1)
• Clip (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 on the rear side 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 39).
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Locating controls
For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses.
Rear sideFront side
9
1
2
5
6
3
4
1 Shuttle switch
(pages 17 to 22, 25, 27 to 39, 41, 43)
2 Nx button
(pages 14 to 25, 27 to 29, 31 to 39, 41,
43)
3 SEARCH/MENU button
(pages 15, 17 to 25, 27 to 29, 31 to 39,
41, 43)
4 Display (pages 10, 15, 22, 26, 40)
For details on the display and icons,
refer to page 10.
5 VOL (Volume) +/– button (pages 14,
33)
6 DISP/FM (Display/FM) button (pages
26 to 27, 40)
7
8
7 REPEAT/SOUND button
(pages 22 to 24, 28, 41)
8 Strap hole
9 Headphone jack (page 14)
q; Reset button (page 46)
qa USB jack (page 12)
0
qa
continued
9
Locating controls
Display
12
Track 1
Artist
01:23
3546
1
Text/graphic information display (pages
15, 22)
Displays album title, artist name, track
number, track name, current date and
time (pages 26 to 28, 31), MESSAGE
(page 50) and menu.
Press the DISP/FM (Display/FM) button
to switch the display mode (pages 26 to
28). Switch the display to Power Save or
Display OFF mode when you do not
operate the unit for a while (page 35).
2 Current track number/total track number
of the Play Range
The track number currently selected or
being played back and the total track
number of the current Play Range is
displayed.
3 Playing status indicator
Display current playback mode (N:
playback, x: stop) and elapsed time.
1/32
SHUF
4 Repeat mode indication (page 22)
The current repeat mode icon is
displayed.
5 Digital sound preset indication
(pages 28 to 29)
The current digital sound preset is
displayed if set.
6 Remaining battery indication (pages 12
to 13)
The remaining battery power is
displayed.
z Tip
For information on the FM tuner display, see “FM
Tuner” (page 40).
2
10
Basic Operations
Transferring audio files from the
computer to your Network Walkman/
Charging
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.
Basic Operations
continued
11
Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman/
Charging
3 Connect your Network Walkman to your computer and charge it.
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)
The Network Walkman is rechargeable when connected to a computer with the
dedicated USB cable
When the remaining battery indication of the display shows:
(charging time is approx. 120 minutes*
Fully charge the Network Walkman (to
1
).
FULL
in the remaining battery indication of the display)
before using it for the first time.
*1This is the approximate charging time when the battery power is low and the “USB Bus Powered” setting
(page 38) is “High-power 500mA” under room temperature. The charging time will vary depending on
remaining battery power and battery condition. If the battery is charged in a low-temperature environment,
the charging time will be longer. It will also be longer if you transfer audio file(s) to your Network
Walkman while charging.
Battery duration
ATRAC3 format: Approximately 50 hours
ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 45 hours
MP3 format: Approximately 40 hours
FM radio reception: Approximately 22 hours
2
*
This is when the power save setting is normal (page 35). The battery duration will vary depending on
temperature and usage.
2
*
FULL
, charging is complete
12
On the remaining battery indication
The battery icon in the display changes as shown below.
The battery power gets low as shown in the battery icon. If “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, you cannot play
back with the Network Walkman. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer.
Notes
• Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35ºC (67 to 95ºF).
• The icon above “USB Connect” in the display is animated while your Network Walkman accesses the
computer. Do not disconnect the USB cable when the icon is moving or 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 37) the Network Walkman.
Basic Operations
13
Listening to music with your Network
Walkman
Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before use (page 12) and transfer audio files to your
Network Walkman.
Notes
• When using Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer.
• For information on FM tuner operations, see “FM Tuner” (page 40).
1 Connect the headphones.
to
headphone
jack
2 Start playback.
1 Press the Nx button.
2 Press the VOL
+/– button to
adjust the
volume.
Shuttle switch
If the repeat mode (page 21) is not set,
playback stops automatically after the last
song is played.
To use the headphones extension cord
(NW-E505/E507)
Connect until it clicks into place.
to
headphone
jack
Extension
headphone cord
If playback does not start
Make sure that the Shuttle switch is not set to
HOLD (page 30).
GROUP
Normal
HOLD
To stop playback
Press the Nx button.
To adjust the volume
The volume can be set in the Preset and Manual
(pages 33 to 34).
z Tip
You can switch the display to Power Save or
Display OFF mode when you do not operate the
unit for a while (page 35).
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Searching for a song you want to listen to (SEARCH)
You can search for desired tracks to playback by the following 3 ways.
• Search by artist name (
• Search by album name (
• Search by group* transferred from your computer with the SonicStage software (
* The audio files transferred from your computer with the SonicStage software are always grouped when
transferred to the built-in flash memory.
On the search flow and Play Range
Press the SEARCH/MENU button to display the search menu screen.
Proceed to the next stage by pressing the Nx button, and return to the previous stage by
pressing the SEARCH/MENU button on the search menu screen.
The searched songs (
playback). If you do not set the repeat mode (page 21), playback will stop automatically at the
end of the Play Range.
Search menu screen
All Track
*
Artist
Album
Group
Artist)
Album)
Group)
as shown in the illustration below) become a Play Range (coverage of
Track list (Play Range)
Artist list
All Artist
Artist1
Artist2
Album list
All Album
Album1
Album2
Group list
All Group
Group1
Group2
Album list of
searched artist
All Album
Album1
Album2
All tracks (artist order)
Track1
Track2
Track3
All tracks of the selected artist
(album order)
Track1
Track2
Track3
Tracks in the selected album
Track1
Track2
Track3
All tracks (album order)
Track1
Track2
Track3
Tracks in the selected album
Track1
Track2
Track3
All tracks (group order)
Track1
Track2
Track3
Tracks in the selected group
Track1
Track2
Track3
Basic Operations
* When you select “All Track”, all track lists are displayed and the Play Range will be “All”.
continued
15
Listening to music with your Network Walkman
Example of searching
1 Display the search menu screen to select “ Artist”.
2 Select “
3 Select “
The track list of Album5 is displayed.
In this case, the track list becomes the Play Range.
4 Select “
5 Press the Nx button.
Playback starts from Track15.
Playback will stop automatically at the end of Track16 (in this case, the end of the Play
Range).
All tracks in the built-in flash
memory
AlbumArtist
Album 1Ar tist ATrack01
Album 1Ar tist ATrack02
Album 1Ar tist ATrack03
Album 2Ar tist ATrack04
Album 2Ar tist ATrack05
Album 2Ar tist ATrack06
Album 3Ar tist BTrack07
Album 3Ar tist BTrack08
Album 3Ar tist BTrack09
Album 4Artist CTrack10
Album 4Artist CTrack11
Album 4Artist DTrack12
Album 5Ar tist ATrack13
Album 5Ar tist BTrack14
Album 5Ar tist BTrack15
Album 5Ar tist BTrack16
Artist B” from the artist list.
Album5” from the album list of Artist B.
Track15” from the track list.
…
Track
Album lists of Artist B
ArtistAlbum
Artist BAlbum 3
Artist BAlbum 3
Artist BAlbum 3
Artist BAlbum 5
Artist BAlbum 5
Artist BAlbum 5
Tracks in Album 5
AlbumTrack
Album 5Track14
Album 5
Album 5Track16
Tra c k15
…
16
Searching by artist name
and playing back the song
Nx button
Shuttle switch
to >to .
SEARCH/
MENU button
1 Press the SEARCH/MENU button.
The search menu screen is displayed.
z Tip
When you select “All Artist” at the top of the artist
list and confirm it by pressing the Nx button, all
track lists are displayed in order of artist name (the
tracks of the same artist are displayed in the album
order). The list displayed will be the Play Range.
Proceed to step 5 and start playback.
4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
the desired album and press the
Nx button to confirm.
The track lists of the selected artist’s
album are displayed. The list displayed
will be the Play Range.
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Basic Operations
All Track
Artist
Album
2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
Artist” and press the Nx
“
button to confirm.
The artist lists are displayed.
All Artist
Artist A
Artist B
3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
the desired artist and press the
Nx button to confirm.
The album lists for the selected artist are
displayed.
All Album
Album 1
Album 2
z Tip
When you select “All Album” at the top of the
album list and confirm it by pressing the Nx
button, all track lists of the artist selected in step 3
are displayed album order. The list displayed will
be the Play Range.
5 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
the desired track and press the
Nx button to confirm.
The selected track will be played back.
If you do not set the repeat mode (page
21), the playback will stop automatically
at the end of the Play Range.
To return to the previous stage
Press the SEARCH/MENU button. The screen
returns to the playback screen by pressing the
SEARCH/MENU button while the first stage of the
search menu screen (the screen of step 1) is
displayed.
continued
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Listening to music with your
Network Walkman
Searching by album name
and playing back the song
Nx button
Shuttle switch
to >
SEARCH/
MENU button
to .
1 Press the SEARCH/MENU button.
The search menu screen is displayed.
All Track
Artist
Album
3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
the desired album and press the
Nx button to confirm.
The track lists of the selected album are
displayed. The list displayed will be the
Play Range.
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
z Tip
When you select “All Album” at the top of the
album list and confirm it by pressing the Nx
button, all track lists are displayed in the album
order. The list displayed will be the Play Range.
4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
desired track and press the Nx
button to confirm.
The selected track will be played back.
If you do not set the repeat mode (page
21), the playback will stop automatically
at the end of the Play Range.
2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
“ Album” and press the Nx
button to confirm.
The album lists are displayed.
All Album
Album 1
Album 2
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To return to the previous stage
Press the SEARCH/MENU button. The screen
returns to the playback screen by pressing the
SEARCH/MENU button while the first stage of the
search menu screen (the screen of step 1) is
displayed.
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