Sony Walkman NW-E3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Portable IC Audio Player

Network Walkman

Operating Instructions
NW-E3/E5
© 2001 Sony Corporation
3-226-937-11(1)

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  • Page 1: Network Walkman

    Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions NW-E3/E5 © 2001 Sony Corporation 3-226-937-11(1)
  • Page 2: Notice For Users

    • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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) ...
  • Page 4: Overview

    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. Store digital audio files on your computer.
  • Page 5: Other Features

    • 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.
  • Page 6: Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking

    Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Your Network Walkman comes with the following items. • Network Walkman (1) • LR03 (Size AAA) alkaline battery (1) • Earphones (1) • Headphones/earphones extension cord (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Strap (1) (NW-E3 for U.S.A. only) •...
  • Page 7: Step 2: Inserting The Battery

    Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert the LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (supplied) with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated. Battery duration About 5 hours*. * The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location.
  • Page 8: Basic Operations

    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.
  • Page 9: Listening To Music With Network Walkman

    Listening to music with Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use (see page 7). Note When using Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer. Connect the headphones/earphones. to i jack Start playback. 1 Press the Bx button 2 Press the VOLUME +/–...
  • Page 10: On Other Operations

    Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued) On other operations Operation of the shuttle switch Go to the beginning Turn clockwise once. of the next track Go to the beginning Turn clockwise of the succeeding continuously. tracks Go to the beginning Turn counterclockwise of the actual track once.
  • Page 11: On The Display

    On the display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 13) The following information is displayed according to the display mode. •Elapsed time mode Track number Elapsed time Play status During playback: displayed alternately. In stop mode: is displayed. While locating tracks: > or . is displayed.
  • Page 12: Advanced Operations Adjusting The Sound

    Advanced Operations Adjusting the sound Emphasizing the bass sound (MEGA BASS) Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. Press the MEGA BASS/AVLS button. Each time you press the MEGA BASS/AVLS button, the MEGA BASS indication changes as follows: BASS B BASS...
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Playback Mode

    Adjusting the playback mode You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways: all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat. Press the PLAYMODE button. Each time you press the PLAYMODE button, the play mode indication changes as follows: B F 1 B F SHUF (none) b Display indication...
  • Page 14: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    Locking the controls (Hold) To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. No controls will be able to operate. If you press buttons while the HOLD switch is ON, “HOLD”...
  • Page 15: Other Information Precautions

    • Clean the headphones/earphones plug and extension cord plug periodically. If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connecting with your computer, please refer to the supplied software‘s online help “Troubleshooting” contents, too.
  • Page 17 Please use only the supplied dedicated USB cable. c You cannot use this player anymore. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer. c The dedicated USB cable is not fully plugged in. Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and re-connect it.
  • Page 18: Messages

    Disconnecting the USB cable during initialization may destroy the data in the flash memory. For details about initializing, refer to the online help for the OpenMG Jukebox software. Note If “FLASH ERR” appears even after initializing the flash memory, please contact an authorized Sony service center. Remedy This is not an error.
  • Page 19: Glossary

    Glossary 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 an increased data capacity for the media.
  • Page 20: Looking At The Controls

    Looking at the controls Network Walkman (front) (rear) 1 i (Headphones/earphones) jack (page 9) 2 Display (page 11, 13) 3 PLAYMODE button (page 13) 4 DISPLAY button (page 13) 5 Bx (play/stop) button (page 9) 6 Shuttle switch (page 10) 7 VOLUME+/–...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications Recording time NW-E3: Approx. 60 min. (132kbps) Approx. 80 min. (105kbps) Approx. 120 min. (66kbps) NW-E5: Approx. 90 min. (132kbps) Approx. 120 min. (105kbps) Approx. 180 min. (66kbps) Sampling frequency response 44.1kHz Recording format ATRAC3 Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement) Output Earphone: stereo mini-jack Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)
  • Page 22: Index

    Index ACCESS actual track Artist name ATRAC3 AVLS Battery beginning of the track 10 Bit rate CD (compact disc) CD-ROM Check-in Check-out computer copyright display DISPLAY button display mode driver (USB) earphones EMD services FLASH ERR go backward go forward hard drive 11, 13 headphones/earphones...
  • Page 23 record remain (battery) repeat reset SDMI Shuttle switch song title 11, 13 spectrum analyzer 11, 13 succeeding tracks supplied accessories 6, 21 transferring 4, 8 to Network Walkman 8 troubleshooting USB cable 6, 8 USB driver volume 9, 20 WAV format...
  • Page 24 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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