Sony NW-E8P User Manual

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Portable IC Audio Player

Network Walkman

Operating Instructions

NW-E8P

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.

Network Walkman is trademark of Sony Corporation. OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Table of Contents

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

What you can do with your

Network Walkman ................ 4

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

Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking........................... 6

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

Basic Operations

Transferring songs from the computer

to Network Walkman (Check-out)

...................................................... 8

Listening to music with

Network Walkman .................... 9

On other operations....................11

On the display ............................ 12

Changing the display mode ..... 12

Advanced Operations

Adjusting the sound...................... 13

Emphasizing the bass sound

(MEGA BASS) ...................... 13

Protecting your hearing

(AVLS) ................................... 13

Adjusting the playback mode

(REPEAT).................................. 14

Locking the controls (HOLD) ...... 14

Attaching the attachments ........... 15

Other Information

Precautions ..................................... 16

Troubleshooting ............................. 17

To reset the player...................... 17

What happened ? ....................... 17

Messages ..................................... 20

Glossary .......................................... 21

Looking at the controls ................. 22

Network walkman ..................... 22

Display ........................................ 22

Specifications.................................. 23

Index ................................................ 24

This manual explains how to operate Network Walkman. For details on how to use the supplied software (OpenMG Jukebox), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions.

Overview

What you can do with your Network Walkman

Network Walkman is a portable IC audio player. You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the product’s built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy.

Audio CDsEMD Services

MP3 and WAV

Format files

1 Store digital

audio files on your computer.

2 Transfer the files

to the Network Walkman.

3 Listen to your

Network W alkman.

USB connection

Other features

• Headphone shape IC audio player – Skip-proof using IC memory

• LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery enables about 7 hours continuous playback.

• Select record time: up to 60 min., 80 min., 120 min.*

• Back light LCD screen: When you use Jog lever or buttons, the backlight lights up for some seconds to control the player in the dark.

• Jog lever: easy to operate.

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

• OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to record compact discs using the ATRAC3 format (high sound quality, high compression) to the hard drive.**

* Differs according to the bit rate when recording. In this case, the figures for the recordable time are when

recording at 132kbps, 105kbps, and 66kbps.

** OpenMG technology conforms to the SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) specifications and allows you to

enjoy digital music while maintaining the copyrights of its holders.

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 music files that are not saved on your computer due to unsuccessful recording from CD or music downloading.

Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking

Your Network Walkman comes with the following items.

• Network Walkman (1)

• Attachments (1 for left ear, 1 for right ear)

• LR03 (Size AAA) alkaline battery (1)

• Dedicated USB cable (1)

• Carrying pouch (1)

• CD-ROM

(OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1)

• NW-E8P Operating Instructions (1)

• OpenMG Jukebox

Operating Instructions (1)

About the Serial Number

The serial number provided for your player is required for the customer registration. The number is printed inside the battery compartment.

Serial Number

Step 2: Inserting the battery

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

Insert the battery

The battery compartment is in the back of the player (left ear side). Slide the knob of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow to open the battery cover. Insert the negative end # of the battery first.

Getting Started

Battery duration

About 7 hours*.

* The battery life may be shorter due to operating

conditions and the temperature of the location.

On the remaining battery charge indication

The battery icon in the display changes as shown below during playback.

Low battery Please insert a

new battery

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.

If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached

Insert one edge of the lid first, and then attach the other edge, slightly bending the lid as illustration below.

Insert this side first.

Basic Operations

Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman (Check-out)

In order to check out digital audio files from your computer, first you must install the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software and then import digital audio files to OpenMG Jukebox. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating Instructions.

1 Connect Network Walkman to your computer

Connect the narrow connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable into the dedicated USB jack on Network Walkman, then the wide connector to the USB jack of your computer. “CONNECT” appears in the display.

to the dedicated USB jack

Dedicated USB cable (supplied)

Notes

• Do not connect more than two USB devices (player) to your computer. Normal operation will not be

guaranteed.

• If you use this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable normal operation is not guaranteed.

• A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time.

• Be sure to insert a fresh Alkaline battery into the unit. If the battery is not inserted, or battery power is

exhausted, the unit will not be identified by the computer.

• When connecting Network Walkman to your computer for the first time, the USB driver Installer window

appears. Please follow the instructions in the Installer window.

• Connect Network Walkman only as necessary. Disconnect the dedicated USB cable when not needed.

to the USB jack

2 Transfer the music file to Network Walkman (Check-out)

For details on how to operate, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions.

Tip

To transfer the song back to the computer (check-in), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox software instruction manual or the online help.

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