Sony NW-E7 User's Manual
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1. Slide downwards tracks and hold still Go forward While playback slide up and hold still Go backward While playback slide down and hold still 4 5 D suol ze1ado ISeg I Play Volume indicators While playing the B icon and the song number appear While changing the volume VOL and the volume level appear Play back mode indication page 13 The selected repeat mode is displayed MEGA BASS indication page 12 The indication lights up while the MEGA BASS function is activated AVLS indication page 12 The indication lights up while the AVLS function is activated Battery remain indication page 7 The remaining battery power is displayed Timeout icon Depending on the time limited rights associated with certain music content the playback period may expire The icon appears when you play back a timeout content The icon flashes if the playback period has expired 11 12 Advanced Operations Adjusting the sound MEGA BASS AVLS button 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 1 _ BASS 2 gt none Display ind2. Cause Remedy The computer player does not operate normally when connected gt If you are connecting both devices with a USB hub or a USB extension cable normal operation is not guranteed Please use only the supplied dedicated USB cable gt If your computer has two or more USB terminals try other terminals Cannot check out gt The dedicated USB cable is not fully plugged in Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and re connect it gt Make sure that your player is attached on the USB cradle correctly Otherwise re attach your player to the USB cradle gt A song cannot be checked out more than three times Check the song back in from one of your other portable players so that checking out is enabled again gt The available memory space in the Network Walkman may be insufficient Check in unnecessary songs to make more memory space gt You may be trying to check out 100 or more songs to the Network Walkman The maximum number of songs that can be checked out to the Network Walkman is 99 gt If the song has a limited playing period or playing count you may not be able to check it out to the Network Walkman depending on the restrictions set by the copyright holders For details on the settings of each song contact the service or see the OpenMG Web site There are only a few songs I can check out The recordable time is short gt The free memory space of Network Walkman may be less than the da
3. Check in Check out computer copyright cradle USB cradle display driver USB earphones EMD services go backward go forward hard drive headphones earphones HOLD HOLD switch 5 19 12 11 5 19 4 6 19 8 18 19 4 7 8 9 16 17 18 19 2 6 7 8 11 12 13 20 9 11 5 6 10 14 13 10 13 20 install 8 14 Internet EMD services 4 jog lever 10 11 listen to music 10 MEGA BASS 12 MP3 4 19 online help 16 OpenMG 5 9 18 19 OpenMG Jukebox software 5 8 9 18 19 playback 10 16 playback mode 13 previous tracks 11 record 5 remain battery 7 repeat 13 reset 16 SDMI 5 19 song number 11 succeeding tracks 11 supplied accessories 6 transferring the songs to Network Walkman 8 troubleshooting 16 USB cable 6 8 USB cradle 6 7 8 USB driver 9 volume 10 20 WAV format 4 UOI EUO U 4940 fi 23 Sony Corporation http www world sony com Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan
4. long period of disuse battery life may be shorter than usual Repeat discharging and recharging a few times The battery life should return to normal When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable battery becomes about half the normal life you may need to replace the battery Please contact your nearest Sony dealer When disposing the player This player has a built in nickel metal hydride battery When you dispose of the player be sure to dispose of it properly To remove the built in rechargeable battery 1 Loosen and remove the casing cover screw using a cross point screwdriver 2 Open the casing cover and remove the rechargeable battery Notes e Never disassemble the player except for disposing the player e Do not short circuit the plus and minus terminals of the removed battery UOI EWO U 4940 il 15 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 To reset the player If Network Walkman does not operate normally or if there is no sound even after checking the troubleshooting guide below press the RESET button on Network Walkman with a thin object and ho
5. GS O N Y 3 232 733 11 1 Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions We LLALIKJTINAAIN NW E7Z E10 2001 Sony Corporation European regulatory information Directive EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances e Residential area e Business district Light industry district This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B For the customers in the Netherlands Voor de Klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever hem in als KCA Notice for users On the supplied software e 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 e Inno 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 e 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 e The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated e Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice e Operatio
6. ation per second If the bit rate is large that means a large amount of information is used to play music Comparing music of the same format a 105 kbps data offers better sound quality than 66 kbps data and 132 kbps data offers better sound quality than 105 kbps data However audio files in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods and thus sound quality cannot be determined by simply comparing the bit rate Check in Check out Check out is to transfer music files from a personal computer to an external device media such as Network Walkman Returning checked out music files to the same computer is to check in You cannot move checked out music files to another computer You can check out a music file check it back in and then check it out again an infinite number of times The SDMI rules provide that up to four copies of a music file can be checked out at one time OpenMG employs a method whereby three copies of a song can be checked out simultaneously while the fourth copy is maintained as a master on your computer If three copies of the same song are checked out at a given time one copy of the song needs to be checked in to the computer in order to create an additional check out MP3 MP3 which stands for MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 a standard for audio files compression determined by the Motion Picture Experts Group an ISO International Organization for Standardization working group It enables compression of aud
7. ayer to an AC wall outlet You can use the player while charging it Please note however that playback page 10 causes charging to be interrupted The control buttons on the player are all disabled while you connect the player to a computer 1 Attach the player to the supplied USB cradle Note Be sure to attach the player to the arrow direction as illustrated below USB Cradle p yezs 6uij e5 2 Connect the one side of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the USB cradle and the other side to an AC wall outlet BATTERY CHARGE lamp to DC IN Charging begins and the BATTERY CHARGE lamp lights up The BATTERY CHARGE lamp goes off Battery duration when charging is complete This takes About 11 hours about 5 hours maximum gt to wall outlet On the remaining battery indication Notes The battery icon in the display page 11 changes as e Please charge the battery where temperature shown below is 0 C to 35 C aA gt TA gt A C25 LC e When you strat playback while charging the battery the lamp goes off and charging is interrupted You can still playback with the power from the AC wall outlet When you stop playback the player starts charging the battery again You cannot playback if you connected the player to a computer low battery please charge the battery Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman Check out 1 Install
8. eout icon flashes and playback of the next song begins We recommended you to check in or delete the expired song in the player to the computer using the OpenMG Jukebox software OpenMG Jukebox will not playback the expired song and the expired song will not be available for check out to Network Walkman Delete these songs as needed 10 Listening to music with Network Walkman Please charge the battery before use see page 7 Note When using Network Walkman be sure to disconnect it from the computer 1 Connect the headphones earphones 2 Start playback Push the jog lever Press the VOLUME button up or down to adjust the volume HOLD switch to Q jack Playback stops automatically when the music reaches the end only when the REPEAT mode is off If playback does not start The HOLD switch may be switched on Please release it off page 13 To stop playback Push the jog lever Tip If you do not operate the player for 3 seconds while in stop mode the display automatically turns off On other operations Jog lever Slide upwards kia Slide downwards On the display To Operation of the Jog lever Go to the beginning Slide upwards once of the next track Go to the beginning of the succeding tracks Slide upwards and hold still Go to the beginning of the actual track Slide downwards once Go to previous
9. he HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow No controls will be able to operate To release the Hold function Tune the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow suoi esa do p uenpy 13 14 Other Information Precautions On safety e Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN jack e Be sure not to short circuit the terminals of the USB cradle with other metallic objects On power sources e Use only the AC power adaptor and USB cradle supplied with this player Do not use any other AC power adaptor since this may cause the player to malfunction o bre e The player is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the player itself has been turned off e If you are not going to use this player for a long time be sure to disconnect the power supply To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet grasp the adaptor plug itself never pull the cord On installation e Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration e Never wrap the player in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor Heat build up in the player may cause malfunction or damage On heat build up Heat may build up in the player or USB cradle while charging if it is used for an extended period of time On the headphones earphones Road Safety Do not use headphones earphones while driv
10. hing This may cause the data being transferred to be broken e Do not connect more than two USB devices to your computer Normal operation will not be guaranteed e Use of this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed e A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time e 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 e You cannot operate the player while it is connected to a computer If you place the player on the USB cradle connected to a computer during playback playback stops and PC appears on the display e Even if you connect the player to a computer it is impossible to browse the contents of the built in memory of the player using the Windows Explorer 3 Transfer the music file to Network Walkman Check out For details on how to operate refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions suol e1adg dIseg Tip To transfer the song back to the computer check in refer to the OpenMG Jukebox software instruction manual or the online help Note on playing back time limited music timeout contents Some music data distributed via the Internet EMD service have playback time restriction When you playback a song with playback time restriction the timeout icon page 11 goes on If you try to playback a song whose playback period is already expired the tim
11. ication Sound quality BASS 1 Mega Bass moderate effect BASS 2 Mega Bass strong effect none normal play Note If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing the bass turn down the volume To cancel the MEGA BASS effect Press the MEGA BASS AVLS button repeatedly until the MEGA BASS indication goes off Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears Press and hold the MEGA BASS AVLS button until the AVLS indication lights up in the display The volume is kept to a moderate level To cancel AVLS Press and hold the MEGA BASS AVLS button until the indication goes off Adjusting the playback mode You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways all repeat single repeat and shuffle repeat PLAY MODE button Press the PLAY MODE button Each time you press the PLAY MODE button the play mode indication changes as follows G gt amp 1 gt SHUF t none 4 Display indication Playback mode ow all track repeatedly Gi current tracks repeatedly SHUF all tracks repeatedly in random order none normal To cancel the playback mode Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until the play mode indication goes off Locking the controls HOLD To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player use this function HOLD switch Tune t
12. ime NW E7 Approx 60 min 132kbps Approx 80 min 105kbps Approx 120 min 66kbps NW E10 Approx 120min 132kbps Approx 160 min 105kbps Approx 240 min 66kbps Sampling frequency response 44 1kHz Recording format ATRAC3 MP3 Bit rate 32 256 kbps Sampling rate 32 44 1 48 kHz Variable bit rate files are not supported Bit rate higher than 128 kbps is not guaranteed when you select the sampling rate 32 or 48 kHz Frequency response 20 to 20 000 Hz single signal measurement Output Earphone stereo mini jack Signal to noise ratio S N More than 80dB excluding 66 kbps Dynamic range More than 85dB excluding 66 kbps Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Power source e DC IN 1 2V internal nickel metal hydride battery e DC IN 4 5V supplied AC power adaptor Battery life Approx 11 hours Dimensions approx 27 8x92 4x13 3mm 11 x 33 x 7 inches w h d projecting parts not included 30 9x92 4x14 7mm 11 x 3 x 1 inches including projecting parts Mass approx 55g 1 9 oz battery included Memory capacity NW E7 64MB including the system software NW E10 128MB including the system software Supplied accessories See page 6 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice UOI EUO U 4940 fi 21 22 Index actual track ATRAC3 AVLS Battery beginning of the track Bit rate LC CD compact disc CD ROM
13. ing cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play your player at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate of the people around you On cleaning e Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution e Clean the headphones earphones plug periodically Notes e Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing e Be careful not to let water into the USB cradle from the clearance at the connection part If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on the rechargeable battery Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor for charging The charging time may vary depending on the battery condition When a rechargeable battery is charged for the first time or charged after a
14. io files to about 1 10 of the data size of a standard compact disc Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is disclosed there are various encoders decoders that are compliant with this standard including freeware that is available for no charge Thus the MP3 standard is widely used in the computer field SDMI SDMI which stands for Secure Digital Music Initiative is a forum that consists of over 130 companies in the fields of recorded audio content computers and consumer electronics dedicated to developing an integrated method of copyright protection technology that can be used worldwide SDMI is working to create a framework for preventing improper usage of audio files and to promote legal music distribution services The copyright protection technology OpenMG is based upon the SDMI standard UOI EUO U 19430 i 19 20 Looking at the controls front CO OO INI Od JOT A Oo N Q Headphones earphones jack page 10 Display page 11 PLAY MODE button page 13 Jog lever page 10 VOLUME button page 10 MEGA BASS AVLS button page 12 Access lamp page 8 HOLD switch page 13 Strap hole for attaching the strap Reset button page 16 Connection part for the USB cradle Specifications Recording t
15. ld it there for more than one second RESET button Tip The music data will be maintained after you press the RESET button What happened On operation of the player Symptom Cause Remedy There is no sound gt Adjust the volume page 10 gt Connect the headphones earphones securely to the headphones jack gt Clean the headphones earphones plug with a dry cloth The controls on the player do not gt If the player is connected to the computer disconnect it or work remove the player from the USB cradle gt Make sure that the Hold function is deactivated page 13 gt Condensation may have developed inside the player Allow it to sit for about 2 or 3 hours gt Charge the battery page 7 gt If 00 is shown on the display check out the music data from the computer The volume does not increase gt Cancel the AVLS function page 12 gt Cancel the HOLD function page 13 Sound is distorted gt Record with a higher bps value gt Switch off the MEGA BASS function page 12 There is no sound from the right gt Make sure that the headphones plug is connected securely channel of the headphones Playback has stopped suddenly gt The battery is exhausted You need to charge it page 7 The selected music data cannot gt The time limit of the song may be expired Some music data be played back distributed via the Internet EMD service have playback time restriction page 9 Whe
16. mpact 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 e The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders e 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 e Network Walkman 1 e AC power adaptor for the supplied USB cradle 1 e Carrying pouch 1 e CD ROM OpenMG Jukebox installation disc 1 e NW E7 E10 Operating Instructions 1 e OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions 1 About the Serial Number The serial number provided for your device is required for the customer registration The serial number is located on the player as in the following illustration e Earphones 1 Serial Number e USB cable 1 Step 2 Charging the battery Please charge the built in battery before using the player Also use the AC adaptor as described below when you connect the pl
17. n of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty Program 2001 Sony Corporation Documentation 2001 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 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 Table of Contents Overview o eececccecccsscesscessesssesseesseeees 4 z What you can do with your Other Information Network Walkman 00 4 Precautions y s 4steaceetnaie ds 14 Other features oe 5 Notes on the rechargeable battery pnssinnanisnanniin 15 Getting Started When disposing the player 15 Stdp 1 Unie Troubleshooting ccccceeceeees 16 Steb 2 Chareine the batt To reset the player 16 EP g ALEME tAE DALEL What happened cceeceee 16 5 GlOSSALY siisii iiie 19 Basic Operations Looking at the controls 20 Transferring songs from Specifications 0 21 the computer to Network Index NEPERT E ONEA ET uses ETETA 22 Walkman Check out 00 8 Note on playing back time limited music timeout contents 9 Listening to music with Network Walkman 10 On other
18. n you playback a song with the playback time restriction the timeout icon goes on If you try to playback a song whose playback period is already expired the timeout icon flashes and playback of the next song begins Noise appears during playback gt Noise may be mixed into the music data depending on the computer condition Using OpenMG Jukebox check the playback sound on the computer On charging Symptom Cause Remedy The battery does not last even when recharged gt If you use the player where the temperature is below 0 C 32 F the battery does not function gt You need to replace the battery Please contact your nearest Sony dealer The battery is quickly exhausted gt When your computer is in standby mode power is not supplied from the USB causing the battery to be exhausted quickly Connect the AC power adapter if this is the case On the connection with a computer and the supplied software Symptom Cause Remedy Although Network Walkman is connected to a computer PC suddenly disappears from the LCD and connection is disabled The computer is in standby mode while Network Walkman is connected to the computer without the AC power adapter connected gt When the battery almost runs down the computer in standby mode causes the operations of Network Walkman to stop because no power is supplied from the USB Once this has happened connection between the player and the com
19. operations On the display ccsceeeeeeees Advanced Operations Adjusting the sound cceee 12 Emphasizing the bass sound MEGA BASS eeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Protecting your hearing AVES anes 12 Adjusting the playback mode 13 Locking the controls HOLD 13 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 MP3 WAV and EMD Services Audio CDs gy Windows Media Format files 1 Store digital audio files on your computer 2 Transfer the files to the Network Walkman 3 Listen to your Network Walkman Other features e Compact size light weight e Skip proof you can enjoy uninterrupted enjoyment of music during physical activities such as jogging or commuting e NW E7 Select record time up to 60 min 80 min 120 min NW E10 Select record time up to 120 min 160 min 240 min e Back light LCD screen song numbers and volume level can be displayed e Jog lever easy to operate e High speed data transfer using the supplied dedicated USB cable and USB cradle e OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to record co
20. puter is not resumed even after the computer returns from standby mode Take the following procedures 1 Connect the AC power adapter to the USB cradle 2 Remove Network Walkman from the USB cradle wait for five seconds or more then set it on the USB cradle again This causes charging to start You may take the procedures for connection to the computer while charging the battery PC does not appear in the display window when connecting to the computer gt Please wait for the authentication to be finished gt If another software is active on your computer wait for a while then reconnect the dedicated USB cable If the problem persists disconnect the dedicated USB cable restart your computer then connect the dedicated USB cable to your computer again gt Make sure the dedicated USB cable and USB cradle is correctly connected Otherwise disconnect the USB cable and re connect it gt Make sure that your player is attached to the USB cradle correctly Otherwise re attach it gt Operation is not guaranteed if you use a USB hub Connect the cable to the USB terminal on your computer The computer does not identify the player when it is connected to the computer gt The dedicated USB cable is not fully plugged in Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and re connect it gt Make sure that your player is attached on the USB cradle correctly continued UOI EULIO U 19430 fi 17 Symptom
21. ta of the song you want to check out Check in unnecessary songs to make more memory space Cannot check in gt The songs can only be checked in to the computer from which they were checked out gt Ifa song is deleted from the computer it cannot be checked in Check in starts automatically when the player is connected to the computer gt If you delete songs using another computer s OpenMG Jukebox software when you reconnect to your computer the OpenMG Jukebox software will register those songs as checked in and the remaining available check out count is restored Other Symptom Cause Remedy The player gets warm gt Sometimes during normal conditions the player becomes slightly warm The USB cradle gets warm gt The USB cradle may get warm and it is not a failure 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 Bit rate Indicates the data amount per second The rate is reflected in bps bit per second In OpenMG Jukebox the bit rate for recording an audio CD or converting MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format can be chosen from 132 kbps 105kbps 66kbps 105 kbps means 105000 bits of inform
22. the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software and import digital audio files to OpenMG Jukebox For details refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating instructions Note connecting the player to your computer Before connecting the player to your computer for the first time be sure to install OpenMG Jukebox software and NW E7 E10 driver from the supplied CD ROM to your computer If you have already installed OpenMG Jukebox software you also need to install NW E7 E10 driver before 2 Connect Network Walkman to your computer Attach your Network Walkman to the USB cradle Note Be sure to attach the player to the arrow direction as illustrated below USB cradle Connect Network Walkman to your computer Connect the small connector of the supplied USB cable into the USB jack on the USB cradle then the large connector to the USB jack of your computer PC appears in the display and the access lamp flashes to confirm access to the computer USB cable supplied to Y Connect the AC power adaptor Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to an AC wall outlet first then to the DC IN jack on the USB cradle You can use the player by only connecting the dedicated USB cable but the battery is not be charged USB cradle to AC wall outlet AC power adaptor supplied Notes e Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the player from the USB cradle during the access lamp is flas
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