Sony NW-E55 User's Manual
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1. xx stands for numeric values of the volume level As N E VOL L amp xx 7IITN 6 Set volume levels of three preset levels LO MID or HI Press the VOLUME button to set the volume level of the LO preset Rotate the Shuttle switch to select VOL MID xx and then press the VOLUME button to set the volume level of the MID preset 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 B 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 To cancel the menu mode Select RETURN in the menu screen or press the MENU button If AVLS page 24 is set the actual volume may be lower than the settings Switching to the manual mode 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed Rotate the Shuttle switch to select VOL SET Ey VOL SET gt Press the BW button to confirm SET gt blinks Rotate the Shuttle switch to select MAN Ate fy VOL MAN J TS Press the BW button to confirm 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 uewe M YIOMION JNOA zo sumas y Bunsnfpy i 252. SonicStage operating instructions CONNECT is not displayed when connecting to the computer with the dedicated USB cable e Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage software e Another application is running on the computer gt Wait for a while and reconnect the USB cable If the problem persists disconnect the USB cable restart the computer and then reconnect the USB cable e The dedicated USB cable is disconnected gt Connect the dedicated USB cable e A USB hub is used gt Connecting via a USB hub is not guaranteed Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the computer Your Network Walkman is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer The dedicate USB cable is disconnected gt Connect the dedicated USB cable Song cannot be transferred to your Network Walkman The dedicated USB cable is not connected properly gt Connect the USB cable properly e The free space of the built in flash memory to where you want to transfer audio files to is insufficient gt Transfer any unnecessary songs back to your computer to increase free space e You have already transferred to 400 songs or 400 groups to the built in flash memory using the SonicStage software gt The maximum number of songs or groups that you can transfer to the built in flash memory using the SonicStage software is 400 e Audio files with a limited playing period or playing count may not be tr
3. Turning off the beep sound BEEP You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select BEEP and press the BW button to confirm ON blinks vil E BEER ON L aS ZIT 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select OFF and press the BW button to confirm fy BEEP OFF 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 Changing the backlight setting You can select ON or OFF Menu Backlight mode OFF Always off ON Turns on for three seconds after each operation or until scrolling is complete E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button To set ON 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select LIGHT and press the BI button to confirm OFF blinks all E EtG OFFS LA N TITS 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select ON and press the BW button to confirm fy LIGHT ON 4 Press the MENU button The display returns to the normal screen To c
4. 20 MENU button 14 17 20 22 28 Menu list 36 MP3 4 OpenMG 35 PC CLK 22 Play 12 continued 37 Index continued Regroup 27 Remaining battery indication Repeat Repeat count Reset RETURN Sentence Repeat Serial Number Shuffle Repeat Shuttle switch 7 14 17 30 36 16 6 14 13 20 22 28 Skip to the beginning of a track SonicStage 13 35 Sound preset Digital Sound Preset Time setting Title Track Repeat Transferring Troubleshooting USB cable Volume WAV format Windows Explorer 19 22 23 17 15 4 10 30 24 10 21 http www sony net Printed in China
5. MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select AVLS and press the BW button to confirm OFF blinks All Ey AULS OFF TITS 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select ON and press the BW button to confirm The AVLS indication is displayed The volume is kept at a moderate level 4 Press the MENU button 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 button to adjust the volume level in the range of 0 to 31 Press the VOLUME button to set the volume level to any of three preset levels LO MID or HI Preset mode E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button VOLUME button Setting a volume level of the preset mode 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed Ey REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select VOL MAN fy VOL gt MAN 3 Press the B gt W button to confirm MAN blinks 4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select SET gt VL E VOL 4SET gt 7TVIS 5 Press the BW button to confirm VOL LO xx blinks
6. 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select a desired repeat mode and press the gt I button to confirm vllitt EA TRKRep ZITI 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 e A B Rep see Playing a specified section repeatedly A B Repeat e 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 e The display automatically returns to the normal playback screen if you do not operate any button for 60 seconds e 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 e You can select repeat mode only in stop mode 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 The non Canadian model is illustrated an E S ISHUF 12 Track Repeat icon Select the Track Repeat mode TRK Rep first page 14 Then press the REPE
7. Acoustic Coding3plus ATRAC3plus Frequency response 20 to 20 000 Hz single signal measurement Output Headphone Stereo mini jack Signal to noise ratio S N 80 dB or more excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps Dynamic range 85 dB or more excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 67 F to 95 F Power source LRO3 size AAA alkaline battery Battery life continuous playback ATRAC3 format Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format Approximately 60 hours Dimension 56 x 37 3 x 15 mm w h d projecting parts not included Mass Approx 40 g battery not included Supplied accessories Headphones 1 Dedicated USB cable 1 Carrying pouch 1 Neck strap 1 Extension headphone cord 1 CD ROM 1 Operating Instructions 1 SonicStage operating instructions 1 Only for non Canadian model Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Glossary MagicGate Copyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and media and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback MAGICGATE is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony It does not guarantee conversion among other media OpenMG Copyright protection technology that securely manages mu
8. B and fast forwarding continues A B Repeat starts when you release the Shuttle switch If the track reaches the beginning while fast rewinding 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 fast forwarding or fast rewinding playback is stopped enters Standby A B Repeat restarts when you release the Shuttle switch To clear the start point A and end point B e Press the REPEAT SOUND button during A B Repeat playback Press the MENU button during A B Repeat playback e 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 cancelled To cancel the A B Repeat mode Change the Repeat mode in the menu screen page 14 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 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 17 E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm REPEAT SOUND butt
9. MENU button Fast rewind Rotate the Shuttle switch counterclockwise lt 4 xe Tip and hold it You can switch to the Group mode by pressing the Group mode button Rotating 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 2 Fast forward and fast rewind speed become faster if the operation is continued for five seconds 13 Advanced Operations Repeat mode There are three types of repeat mode Track Repeat A B Repeat and Sentence Repeat e Track Repeat TRK Rep This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the following five ways Track Repeat mode Operation All Repeat All tracks repeatedly Single Repeat Current track repeatedly Group Repeat Current group repeatedly Group Shuffle Current group repeatedly Repeat in random order All Groups Shuffle All groups repeatedly Repeat in random order A B Repeat A B Rep This mode plays back the specified section in a track repeatedly e Sentence Repeat SENTENCE Rep This mode plays back voice data within a specified section in a track repeatedly Selecting the repeat mode E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button 1 Press the MENU button in stop mode The menu screen is displayed EY REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select REPEAT MODE gt and press the B Bf button to confirm
10. The menu screen is displayed Ey REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select REPEAT MODE gt and press the B BB button to confirm 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select SENTENCE Rep and press the gt I button to confirm COUNT is displayed on the screen ls fy COUNE 2 L1 n TIN 4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select a desired repeat counts and press the B BB button to confirm 5 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 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 e Lap Time Elapsed time display mode The following will be displayed after a music title and artist name are displayed Track number Play status Elapsed time Play Displays Bi and JJ alternately Stop Displays JJ Search track Displays PPA or Ke Fast forward Fast rewind Displays PP or lt lt Title Title display mode When the music title includes more than 12 characters the title will be automatically scrolled JJ Title Artis Track info Track information display mode The track title CODEC and bit rate are displayed When the information includes more than 12 char
11. etc the display turns off after scrolling is finished When the normal playback mode is selected playback stops automatically after the last song is played 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 group Track1 e You can switch between Track Name mode and Group L Track2 mode by pressing the GROUP button L Track3 e In the Group mode group names are displayed instead of track names In addition any shift operations such Track1 as Skip or Repeat are performed by group Track2 Track3 suoljeiado o1seg 7 Tracki Track2 Track3 Transferring by group 7 Tracki 7 Tracki The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are gt Track2 m Track2 always grouped when transferred to the built in flash Track3 Track3 memory On other operations Shuttle switch oss BE button To Shuttle switch operation Skip to the beginning Rotate the Shuttle switch Confirm of the next track clockwise once PP 1 group Skip to the beginning Rotate the Shuttle switch of the current track counterclockwise once group kea Fast forward Rotate the Shuttle switch clockwise P1 and hold it
12. AT SOUND button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want Each press changes the Track Repeat icon as follows gt none Normal play 1 G All Repeat 1 G 1 Single Repeat Y Ea G 1 Group Repeat T Ea G 1SHUF Group Shuffle Repeat y i S SHUF 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 E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm REPEAT SOUND button 1 Select the A B Repeat mode A B Rep page 14 2 Press the B gt M button to start playback 3 Press the REPEAT SOUND button to set the start point A while playing back B blinks 4 Press the REPEAT SOUND button to set the end point B A B is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly A B 01 00 55 e You cannot set A B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or more tracks e If you do not set the end point B the end point is automatically set at the end of the track e You cannot use A B Repeat in the Group mode or when the current time is displayed suoljeiodoQ pooueapy continued 15 Repeat mode continued Tips e 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
13. Contents OVERVIEW e En EEE 4 What you can do with your Network Walkman 08 4 Other features sesser 5 Step 1 Checking the package CONTENTS aene aea e as 6 Step 2 Inserting the battery 0 0 00 7 Locating controls ceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 8 Front 1d y ces Atnehlcwcietiincas 8 Rear Sides iiecis ereere aaRS 8 Display arien hpna s 9 Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman sssr ieiepssseiiepisisioses 10 Note on playing songs with a limited playing period Timeout contents 06 11 Note on playing songs with a limited playing count eee 11 Listening to music with your Network Walkman oesssseeeesssesesssesessesesseses 12 What is the Group function 13 On other operations 0 0 13 Advanced Operations Repeat mode cceeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 Selecting the repeat mode 14 Playing the tracks repeatedly Track Repeat eee 15 Playing a specified section repeatedly A B Repeat 15 Playing specified sentences repeatedly Sentence Repeat cee 16 Setting the repeat counts 17 Changing the display mode 17 Selecting the group display MOG osF2ch asi weedy cuss ieee 18 Adjusting treble and bass Digital sound preset 19 Selecting the Sound quality 19 Adjusting the sound quality 19 Locking the controls HOLD 20 Storing non a
14. In the menu mode set BEEP to ON page 26 Your Network Walkman gets warm Sometimes during normal conditions the player becomes slightly warm Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display UOI EWOJU 19410 n Message Meaning Remedy ACCESS Accessing the built in flash memory Please wait for access to complete This message appears while transferring audio files and during initialization of the built in flash memory AVLS The volume level exceeds the rated Turn the volume down or disable the AVLS value while the AVLS is enabled CANNOT PLAY Your Network Walkman cannot play If the file cannot be played you can erase it from certain files because of incompatible the built in flash memory formats For details refer to To delete abnormal data from e Transferring has been interrupted the built in flash memory page 33 forcefully CONNECT Your Network Walkman is connected to You can operate your Network Walkman using the the computer SonicStage software but you cannot operate the controls on your Network Walkman ERROR A malfunction is detected Please consult your nearest Sony dealer EXPIRED e The song with a playback restriction e If the current time has not been set yet set the has expired current time in the menu mode page 23 e The current time has not been set to e If song cannot be played you can erase it from play the song
15. S O N Y 3 267 071 21 1 Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products Whe unciman is a trademark of Sony NLALEK JTVAAMN Corporation NW E55 E75 2004 Sony Corporation 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 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 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 In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profi
16. URN in the menu screen or press the MENU button To cancel formatting Select N in step 3 You cannot format memory while playing music FORMAT will not be displayed in the menu screen Other Information Precautions On installation Never use your Network Walkman where it will be subjected to extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration On the headphones Road Safety Do not use headphones while driving 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 Network Walkman at a 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 the headphones at a 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 to the people around you Warning If there is lightning when you are using your Network Walkman take off the headphones immediately On cleaning e Clean your Network Walkman casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution e Clean the headphone plug periodically Do not use any type of abra
17. able into the USB jack on the Network Walkman then the large connector to a USB port on your computer CONNECT appears in the display ACCESS lamp to a USB port L a p Dedicated USB cable supplied 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 CO 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 ha
18. acters the information will be automatically scrolled JJ Title Codec While searching fast forwarding or fast rewinding a track the current playing position is displayed suo1 e1ado p vuenpy j continued 17 Changing the display mode continued E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select DISPLAY gt and press the B gt I button to confirm The selected display mode blinks ute Ea LapTime ZITTI 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select a desired display mode and press the BE button to confirm The display switches to the selected display mode H DISPLAY gt 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 The display automatically returns to the normal playback screen if you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds 18 Selecting the group display mode For any menu mode you can select the group display by pressing the GROUP button GROUP button The non Canadian model is illustrated To cancel the group mode Press the GROUP button in the group mode screen The display automatically returns to the normal playback screen if you do not operate any button for 30 seconds Adjusting treb
19. ansferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders For details on the settings of each audio file contact the distributor uon ewoyu 19410 f continued 31 32 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Cause Remedy The number of audio files that can be transferred to is limited Available recording time is short e The free space of the built in flash memory to where you want to transfer to is not enough for the size of audio files you wish to transfer gt Transfer any unnecessary audio files back to the computer to increase free space e Non audio data is stored in the built in flash memory to where you want to transfer audio files to gt Move non audio data to the computer to increase free space The operation of the Network Walkman becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer USB hub or USB extension cable is used gt Connecting via a USB hub or USB extension is not guaranteed Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the computer Failed to authenticate Device Media is displayed on the computer screen while connecting the Network Walkman to the computer Your Network Walkman is not connected to the computer properly gt Quit the SonicStage software and verify the connection of the dedicated USB cable Restart the SonicStage software Other Symptom Cause Remedy There is no beep sound when your Network Walkman is operated BEEP is set to OFF gt
20. e check the accessories in the package NW E5SS NW E75 Non Canadian model e Network Walkman 1 e Headphones 1 NW E75 Canadian model e Network Walkman 1 Headphones 1 e Dedicated USB cable 1 e Carrying pouch 1 e Neck strap 1 e Extension headphone cord 1 CD ROM 1 e Operating instructions 1 e SonicStage operating instructions 1 Only for non Canadian model 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 Number 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 LRO3 size AAA alkaline battery with correct polarity Be sure to insert it from the 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 Addi wn gt GA gt Cz gt Tartar WY change the battery low battery If LOW BATT is displayed in the display you need to change the battery If you do not use the battery correctly it may become damaged from leakage a
21. e settings for minute After rotating the Shuttle switch to adjust the minute setting and pressing the B I button to confirm the display switches to the time setting screen EY DATE TIME 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 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 22 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 uewe M YIOMION JNOA Jo SHhuljjas y Bunsnipy f 23 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 E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm
22. e the SonicStage software to transfer audio files To delete abnormal data from the built in flash memory If CANNOT PLAY EXPIRED or FILE ERROR is displayed there is a problem with all or part of the data stored in the built in flash memory Please follow the procedures below to erase data you cannot play 1 Connect your Network Walkman to the computer and start the SonicStage software 2 If you have already specified the data with problems such as expired songs erase the data from the Portable Player window of the SonicStage software 3 If the problem persists click the button on the SonicStage software to transfer all data without problems while your Network Walkman is connected to the computer 4 Disconnect your Network Walkman from the computer and then format the built in flash memory using the FORMAT menu page 28 33 34 Specifications Maximum recording time Approx NW E55 ATRAC3 2 hr 00 min 132 kbps 2 hr 30 min 105 kbps 4 hr 10 min 66 kbps ATRAC3plus 1 hr 00 min 256 kbps 4 hr 10 min 64 kbps 5 hr 50 min 48 kbps NW E75 ATRAC3 4hr 10 min 132 kbps 5 hr 10 min 105 kbps 8 hr 20 min 66 kbps ATRAC3plus 2 hr 00 min 256 kbps 8 hr 30 min 64 kbps 11 hr 40 min 48 kbps Sampling frequency ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus 44 1 kHz Audio compression technology Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 ATRAC3 Adaptive Transform
23. gy that compresses data higher than ATRAC3 The ATRAC3plus is new audio compression technology that enables equal or higher quality sound comparing to ATRAC3 Bit rate Indicates the data amount per second The rate is reflected in bps bit per second 64 kbps means 64000 bits of information 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 e g ATRAC3plus 64 kbps data offers better sound quality than 48 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 uonewoyu 19410 35 36 Menu list Press the MENU button to display the menu mode and use the Shuttle switch rotate select press confirm to change the settings of your Network Walkman For details about each menu refer to the pages in parentheses The menu with a gt mark will be followed by a detailed setting screen when you press the Shuttle switch to confirm Display Menu mode REPEAT MODE gt DISPLAY gt Display mode VOL Preset volume SOUND gt Digital sounds preset AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System BEEP Operation sounds setting LIGHT LCD backlight setting DATE TIME Current time setting PC CLK Adjusting the time setting to a computer built in clock Purposes You can select your favorite repeat mode
24. hange the setting to OFF Select LIGHT OFF in step 3 To cancel the menu mode Select RETURN in the menu screen or press the MENU button Other functions Regrouping songs REGROUP The songs group function may be disabled when a song has been deleted from or added the built in flash memory by operating the computer in which the SonicStage software is not installed page 10 In such a case you may enable the group function by regrouping audio file When you need to edit audio file make sure that you connect your Network Walkman to the computer and use the SonicStage software The order of songs will not be changed even if the song group function is disabled E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm gt MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select REGROUP and press the gt I button to confirm al N Ey REGROUP N You cannot regroup audio file while playing music 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Y and press the BW button to confirm Really is displayed Ey Really 4 Press the B gt W button Regrouping starts and REGROUPING blinks When regrouping audio file is complete COMPLETE is displayed and the display returns to the indication in step 2 5 Press the MENU button The display returns to t
25. he normal screen To cancel the menu mode Select RETURN in the menu screen or press the MENU button You cannot regroup songs while playing music REGROUP will not be displayed in the menu screen res Tip In some cases you may not be able to restore the former grouping When you need to edit audio file connect your Network Walkman to the computer and use the SonicStage software 27 SUOI OUN 48410 i 28 Formatting memory FORMAT You can use your Network Walkman to format the built in flash memory If memory is formatted all data previously stored in the memory will be erased Be sure to verify the data stored in the memory prior to formatting E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select FORMAT and press the BW button to confirm lt gt l gt Ey FORMAF N Zot FIS You cannot format memory while playing music 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Y and press the BW button to confirm Really is displayed 4 Press the B gt W button FORMATTING blinks and formatting starts When formatting is complete COMPLETE is displayed and the display returns to the indication in step 2 5 Press the MENU button The display returns to the normal screen To cancel the menu mode Select RET
26. le 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 S1 S2 NORMAL SOUND Bass 1 3 0 Treble 0 0 0 REPEAT SOUND button The non Canadian model is illustrated Press and hold the REPEAT SOUND button for half a second The Sound quality setting is changed as follows S1 S2 none td 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 Bass Treble Emphasis level 4to 3 4to 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 E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select SOUND gt and press the B W button to confirm ale SOUNB 2 gt TIS suo1 e1ado p vuenpy ii continued 19 Adjusting treble and bass Digital sound preset continued 3 Set the tone for SOUND 1 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select SOUND 1 gt and press the B gt W button to confirm BASS 1 appea
27. nd 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 attach it as illustrated Locating controls For details about each part refer to the pages in parentheses Front side Rear side 1 Strap hole for attaching the strap 7 Headphone jack page 12 2 REPEAT SOUND button 8 H button page 15 to 16 19 page 12 to 20 22 to 28 3 MENU button page 14 17 to 20 22 to 28 9 Shuttle switch You can switch to the Time display by page 13 to 20 22 to 28 pressing the MENU button for a while 10 VOLUME button page 12 24 4 GROUP button page 13 18 11 HOLD Locking controls switch 5 Display page 9 15 33 page 12 20 For details on the display and icons refer to page 9 12 USB jack page 10 6 ACCESS lamp page 10 13 Battery compartment page 7 Display Text graphic information display page 14 3 AVLS indication page 24 Displays track number track name cu
28. on 1 Select the Sentence Repeat mode SENTENCE Rep page 14 2 Press the B gt M 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 ce 01 00 12 e You cannot use Sentence Repeat in the Group mode or when the current time is displayed e A spoken or non spoken section of less than 1 second will not be detected e 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 e Press the REPEAT SOUND button during Sentence Repeat playback e Press the MENU button during Sentence Repeat playback e Select the Group mode by pressing the GROUP button during Sentence Repeat playback e Select the previous or next track by rotating the Shuttle switch during Sentence Repeat playback The Sentence Repeat mode is not cancelled To cancel the Sentence Repeat mode Change the Repeat mode in the menu screen page 14 Setting the repeat counts You can set the repeat counts 1 9 of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button 1 Press the MENU button
29. page 14 You can select your favorite display mode page 17 You can preset your desired volume level page 24 You can preset your desired sound quality page 19 You can set to ON or OFF page 24 You can set to ON or OFF page 26 OFF Always off ON Turns on for three seconds after each operation page 26 You can set and display the current time page 23 You can adjust the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer built in clock page 22 Display Menu mode FORMAT gt Formatting memory REGROUP gt Regrouping data RETURN Purposes You can format the built in flash memory page 28 You can restore the group function page 27 You can switch to the normal mode by selecting RETURN and pressing the BW button A B Repeat ACCESS lamp Accessories ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus Audio CDs 15 10 6 35 35 4 AVLS Limiting the volume Backlight Battery BEEP Beep sound Bit rate CD Audio CDs CD ROM Clock Computer DATE TIME Display Display mode Download EMD service 9 24 26 5 7 26 35 6 10 22 23 4 10 23 9 15 33 17 4 11 Explorer Windows Explorer 10 21 Fast forward 13 Fast rewind 13 FORMAT 28 Formatting 28 Group 13 18 Headphones 6 12 29 HOLD 20 HOLD function Locking the controls 20 LIGHT 26 Limiting the volume AVLS 24 Listening 12 Locking the controls HOLD function
30. rk e The HOLD switch is set to on gt Set the HOLD switch to off page 20 e Your Network Walkman contains moisture condensation gt Keep your Network Walkman aside for a few hours e The remaining battery power is insufficient gt Replace the battery page 7 The volume is not loud enough The AVLS is enabled gt Disable the AVLS page 24 There is no sound from the right The headphone jack is not fully connected channel of the headphones gt Connect the headphone jack fully page 12 e The extension headphone cord supplied only for non Canadian model is not properly connected to the headphone jack of your Network Walkman or the headphone cord gt Connect them properly page 12 Playback has stopped suddenly The remaining battery power is insufficient gt Replace the battery page 7 30 On the display window Symptom Cause Remedy The backlight is not turned on LIGHT is set to OFF gt In the menu mode set LIGHT to ON page 26 O is displayed for a title Characters that cannot be displayed on your Network Walkman are involved gt Use the supplied SonicStage software to rename the title with appropriate characters On the connection with the computer or supplied software Symptom Cause Remedy The software cannot be installed An operating system not compatible with the software is used gt For details refer to the separate manual
31. rrent date The indication appears while the AVLS and time page 17 to 23 MESSAGE page 11 function is activated 33 and menu Press the MENU button to switch the display 4 Digital sound preset indication mode For details refer to Changing the page 19 to 20 displayemode ompage t i The current sound setting is displayed Repeat mode indication page 14 5 Remaining battery indication page 7 Th t t mode is displayed e one a A The remaining battery power is displayed 10 Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman 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 c
32. rs rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the emphasis level of bass sound and press the BW button to confirm TREBLE 0 appears rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the emphasis level of treble sound and press the B 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 20 Locking the controls HOLD You can protect your Network Walkman against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it The non Canadian model is illustrated 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 Storing non audio data 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 e You cannot operate the SonicStage software while operating the data storage function of your Network Walkman to use files stored in the built in flash memory The error message Cannot access the Device media will be displayed when you
33. sic content from the EMD Audio CD on a personal computer Application software that is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content when recording on the hard drive This allows you to enjoy music content on the computer but prevents unauthorized transmission of this content across a network or elsewhere This PC copyright protection complies with MagicGate and allows you to transfer digital music content from a PC s hard drive to a compliant device SonicStage Copyright protection technology that securely manages music content from the EMD Audio CD on a personal computer Application software that is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content when recording on the hard drive This allows you to enjoy music content on the computer but prevents unauthorized transmission of this content across a network or elsewhere This PC copyright protection complies with MagicGate and allows you to transfer digital music content from a computer s hard disk to a compliant device 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 in an increased data capacity for the media ATRAC3plus ATRAC3plus which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus is audio compression technolo
34. sive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman please consult your nearest Sony dealer uonewoyu 19410 f 29 Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem prior to consult a Sony dealer Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer please refer to Troubleshooting in the online help of the supplied software in addition To reset the player If your Network Walkman does not operate normally or if there is no sound even after checking the troubleshooting guide below remove the battery then re insert it What happened On operating Symptom Cause Remedy There is no sound e The volume level is set to zero Noise is generated gt Turn the volume up page 12 e The headphone jack is not connected properly gt Connect the headphone jack properly page 12 e The headphone plug is dirty gt Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth e Songs with a limited playing period is played gt Songs with an expired playing period cannot be played e No audio files are stored in the memory gt If NO DATA is displayed transfer audio file s from the computer Buttons do not wo
35. ss 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 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 22 E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select DATE TIME and press the gt button to confirm The year digit blinks ity 2004s Im 1d 2 S ANER 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the year setting and press the B I button to confirm The month digit blinks ylz wf a 20045 Im td TIN 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 B gt ll button to confirm the display switches to the time setting screen ls gt 0 40 ae 5 Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the hour setting and press the gt I button to confirm The minute digit blinks All 8 00 ANAY 6 As you did in step 5 adjust th
36. try to operate both of them simultaneously e If you store a lot of non audio data into the built in flash memory the space for audio data is reduced by the same amount suoljeiodoQ paoueapy ii 21 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 23 E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm 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 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEAT MODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select PC CLK and press the BW button to confirm lz B PC CLK ON 1 x TIN 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select OFF and press the BW button to confirm 4 Pre
37. ts 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 e Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice e Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty Program 2001 2002 2003 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation 2004 Sony Corporation 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 OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation SonicStage and its logo are 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 US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories 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
38. udio data oe 21 Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman Adjusting the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer s built in clock woe eects 22 Adjusting the current time setting DATE TIME oseere Limiting the volume AVLS Setting the volume using the preset volume function oe 24 Setting a volume level of the preset mode eee eeeeeeeeeeee 24 Switching to the manual mode 25 Turning off the beep sound BEEP riirn raan 26 Changing the backlight setting 26 Other functions Regrouping songs REGROUP 27 Formatting memory FORMAT 28 Other Information Precautions sis tentiie tances 29 Troubleshooting wu 30 To reset the player w 30 What happened uo 30 MESSABES oraria 33 Specifications sssrinin 34 GIOSSALYs h aneis 35 Menu list cAseAn ncaa iea 36 Index irienna 37 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 Windows Media Format Audio Files EMD Electric Music Distribution Services 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 Other feat
39. ures e Compact size light weight skip proof operation high portability e Continuous playback time with a battery NW ES55 NW E75 Approximately 70 hours e Recording time NW ESS 128MB built in flash memory more than 5 hours 50 minutes NW E75 256MB built in flash memory more than 11 hours 40 minutes e 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 e Sentence Repeat Useful function for learning a foreign language e High speed data transfer using the dedicated USB cable e Backlight LCD screen song titles and artist names can be displayed e Group function you can select songs to be played by album e Storage function you can store a variety of data as well as audio files Differs according to the data format In this case the figure for the battery duration is when continuously playing ATRACS3 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 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 incomplete recording downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Network Walkman or computer Step 1 Checking the package contents Pleas
40. ve 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 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 suoljeiado o1seg i 11 12 Listening to music with your Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use see page 7 When using Network Walkman be sure do disconnect it from the computer 1 Connect the headphones To use the extension headphone cord supplied only for non Canadian model Extension headphone cord The non Canadian model is illustrated 2 Start playback Press the B gt Ml button If playback does not start Make sure that the HOLD switch is set to off page 20 To stop playback Press the B gt Ml button To adjust the volume Press the The volume can be set in the PRESET and MANUAL VOLUME F mode page 24 to 25 button to adjust the volume HOLD switch The non Canadian model is illustrated S Tip If your Network Walkman is not operated for 10 seconds while in stop mode the display automatically turns off When scrolling track titles
41. with a playback the built in flash memory restriction For details refer to To delete abnormal data e The song is protected by the playback from the built in flash memory page 33 restriction that is not compatible with e Your Network Walkman does not support your Network Walkman contents with a limited playing count For details refer to Note on playing songs with a limited playing count page 11 FILE ERROR e The file cannot be read Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer e The file is not normal and then format your Network Walkman For details refer to To delete abnormal data from the built in flash memory on page 33 HOLD All operation buttons are disabled since Set the HOLD switch to off to operate the buttons the HOLD switch is set to on LOW BATT The battery is low You must change the battery page 7 MEMORY FULL The memory is full or there are 400 Delete songs or groups A group without song is groups also regarded as one group To delete groups without song use the SonicStage software MG ERROR An unauthorized distribution file is Transfer normal audio files back to the computer and detected for copyright protection then format the built in flash memory of your Network Walkman For details refer to To delete abnormal data from the built in flash memory on page 33 NO AUDIO There is no audio files in the built in If there is no audio files in the built in flash memory flash memory us
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