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1. 10 Rear side 11 12 13 z sl Shuttle switch page 16 to 17 19 to 22 24 26 to 34 VOLUME button page 14 29 HOLD Locking controls switch page 14 25 USB jack page 12 46 Battery compartment page 9 Display my Text graphic information display page 17 Displays track number track name current date and time page 22 to 28 MESSAGE page 13 39 and menu Press the MENU button to switch the display mode For details refer to Changing the display mode on page 22 Repeat mode indication page 18 The current repeat mode is displayed 3 AVLS indication page 28 The indication appears while the AVLS function is activated 4 Digital sound preset indication page 23 to 24 The current sound setting is displayed 5 Remaining battery indication page 9 The remaining battery power is displayed 11 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 befo
2. JAlbum 2 Track 1 Track 2 Brack 3 Album 3 Brack 1 Track 2 Track 3 Delete Delete all 130 08 MB 24366 MB The display is for the NW E99 Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove your Network Walkman when the MP3 File Manager software is running If you do operation is not guaranteed The ACCESS lamp blinks while your Network Walkman accesses the computer Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove your Network Walkman when the ACCESS lamp is blinking The data being transferred may be destroyed Do not put your computer into hibernation or standby when the MP3 File Manager software is running Install Service Pack 3 or later when you use Windows 2000 With the Network Walkman priority is given to the display of ID3 Tag information ID3 Tag is the format that adds music title or artist name information etc to an MP3 file The Network Walkman supports version 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 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 compute
3. a non spoken section and Sentence Repeat begins from the previous spoken section To clear the setting point Press the REPEAT SOUND button during Sentence Repeat playback Press the MENU button during Sentence Repeat playback e Select the Group mode by pressing the GROUP button during Sentence Repeat playback Select the previous or next track by rotating the Shuttle switch during Sentence Repeat playback The Sentence Repeat mode is not canceled To cancel the Sentence Repeat mode Change the Repeat mode in the menu screen page 17 Setting the repeat counts 4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select You can set the repeat counts 1 9 of one a desired repeat counts and press sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode the E button to confirm E button 5 press the MENU button Shuttle switch Press Confirm The display returns to the normal screen To cancel the Menu mode Select RETURN in the menu screen or press the MENU button MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed Ey REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select REPEAT MODE gt and press the E button to confirm 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select SENTENCE Rep and press the E button to confirm COUNT is displayed on the screen ly GY COUNF 2 TIN 21 suoljeiodg pavueapy Changing the display mode You can view information such
4. in the flash memory 1 Tracks groups transferred using SonicStage software in the flash memory 2 gt Tracks groups transferred using MP3 File Manager software in the flash memory 2 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 Tracki Track2 Track3 Tracki Track2 t Track3 r Track1 Track2 t Track3 Track1 Tracki Track2 t Track3 gt r Tracki Track2 t Track3 e The track number is the order of songs in each group e You can switch between Track Name mode and Group mode by pressing the GROUP button e In the Group mode group names are displayed instead of track names In addition any shift operations such as Skip or Repeat are performed by group Transferring by group The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are always grouped when transferred to the built in flash memory Tip A group created by SonicStage software has priority over one created by MP3 File Manager software on your Network Walkman continued 15 suoleiado oiseg Listening to music with your Network Walkman On other operations MENU button S Tip You can switch to the Group mode by pressing the GROUP button 16 To Shuttle switc
5. 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 dada ma gt Ga gt Ca gt Taa low battery change the 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 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 attach it as illustrated Locating controls For details about each part refer to the pages in parentheses Front side 1 7 z E 3 9 4 5 1 6 m 1 Strap hole for attaching the strap 2 REPEAT SOUND button page 18 to 20 23 3 MENU button page 16 to 22 24 26 to 34 You can switch to the Time display by pressing the MENU button for a while GROUP button page 15 23 Display page 11 18 39 For details on the display and icons refer to page 11 ACCESS lamp page 12 46 Headphone jack page 14 H button page 14 16 to 17 19 to 22 24 26 to 34
6. means 64 000 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 42 MP3 MP3 which stands for MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 is a format standard for music file compression It was codified by the Motion Picture Experts Group a working group of ISO International Organization for Standardization It compresses audio CD data to approximately one tenth its original size Because the MP3 encoding algorithm has been made publicly available there are various encoders and decoders that are compliant with this standard 43 uonewoju 194 0 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 BW button 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
7. 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 Selecting the group display mode For any menu mode you can select the group display by pressing the GROUP button GROUP button 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 treble 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 SOUND1 SOUND2 SOUND OFF quality S1 S2 NORMAL SOUND Bass 1 3 0 Treble 0 0 0 REPEAT SOUND button Press and hold the REPEAT SOUND button for half a second The Sound quality setting is changed as follows S1 S2 none i To return to the normal Sound quality Select SOUND OFF continued 23 suoljeiodg pesueapy ss Adjusting treble and bass Digital sound preset Adjusting the Sound quality You can adjust the sound quality of bass and treble parts Sound quality Emphasis level Bass 4 to 3 Treble 4
8. 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 transfer all data without problems back to the computer using the SonicStage software 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 34 40 Specifications Maximum recording time Approx NW E95 ATRAC3 8 hr 20 min 132 kbps 10 hr 30 min 105 kbps 16 hr 50 min 66 kbps ATRAC3plus 4 hr 00 min 256 kbps 17 hr 10 min 64 kbps 23 hr 20 min 48 kbps MP3 4 hr 00 min 256 kbps 8 hr 00 min 128 kbps NW E99 ATRAC3 16 hr 40 min 132 kbps 21 hr 00 min 105 kbps 33 hr 40 min 66 kbps ATRAC3plus 8 hr 00 min 256 kbps 34 hr 20 min 64 kbps 46 hr 40 min 48 kbps MP3 8 hr 00 min 256 kbps 16 hr 00 min 128 kbps The values for ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus apply if the MP3 File Manager software has been erased from the built in flash memory Sampling frequency ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus MP3 44 1 kHz Audio compression technology Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 ATRAC3 Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus ATRAC3
9. to 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 REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select SOUND gt and press the w E button to confirm Als EY SOUNB 1 gt 7S 24 3 Set the tone for SOUND 1 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select SOUND 1 gt and press the gt I button to confirm BASS 1 appears rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the emphasis level of bass sound and press the gt Bf button to confirm TREBLE 0 appears rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the emphasis level of treble sound and press the gt Bf 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 Locking the controls HOLD You can protect your Network Walkman against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it 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 displ
10. to verify the data stored in the memory prior to formatting E button MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed Ey REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select FORMAT and press the gt button to confirm For the NW E95 Proceed to step 4 lz E FORMAE N 4 i gt For the NW E99 Proceed to next step fy FORMAT 1 gt You cannot format memory while playing music 34 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select C flash memory 1 or 2 flash memory 2 and press the E button to confirm NW E99 only lz E FORMOE N 1 nN TTN 4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Y and press the E button to confirm Really is displayed 5 Press the Hi button FORMATTING blinks and formatting Starts When formatting is complete COMPLETE is displayed and the display returns to the indication in step 2 6 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 cancel formatting Select N in step 4 You cannot format memory while playing music FORMAT will not be displayed in the menu screen The MP3 File Manager software and MP3 audio files transferred with this software are erased as a result of formatting If the MP3 File Manager s
11. 3 To cancel the Menu mode Select RETURN in the menu screen or press the MENU button 31 UBLUYJEAA YAOMON JNOA Jo SHhulyes y Bunsnfpy 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 MENU button To set ON 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select LIGHT and press the E button to confirm OFF blinks alls B LIGHT OFF L1 TIIN 32 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select ON and press the E button to confirm fy LIGHT ON 4 Press the MENU button The display returns to the normal screen 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 gt Other functions Regrouping songs REGROUP NW E95 only 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 12 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 sof
12. 5 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment If you have any questions about this product Visit www sony com walkmansupport Contact Sony Customer Information Services Center at 866 456 7669 Write Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No NW E95 NW E99 Responsible Pa
13. IONS nosses unieron 35 Troubleshooting i To reset the player 0 ee 36 What happened eee 36 Messages Specifications eceeeseeceeeeseeseereneeeeeees Glossa a essione nN Menu ista nen rara n araa nane MP3 File Manager software operation What you can do with the MP3 File Manager carior Te o aa 45 Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman 46 Display of MP3 File Manager 48 Erasing audio file Ordering audio file ote 49 Indek eiieeii 50 Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman First you need to install the SonicStage software into your computer MP3 File Manager software is pre installed in your Network Walkman 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 Audio CDs 1 Store digital audio files on your computer Download the latest audio files Store favorite songs 2 Transfer files to your Network Walkman When you transfer MP3 format audio files to your Network Walkman use MP3 File Manager software pre installed software to transfer and store them as MP3 format audio files 3 Enjoy music with your Network Walkman You can display the data stored in the built in flash memory using Windows Explorer when you
14. MID or HI 30 To cancel the Menu mode Select RETURN in the menu screen or press the MENU button If AVLS page 28 is set the actual volume may be lower than the settings Releasing AVLS returns the volume to the preset level Switching to the manual mode 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select VOL SET EY VOL SET gt 3 Press the E button to confirm SET gt blinks 4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select MAN Eeney a J MAN ZII fy VOL oO Press the E button to confirm 6 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 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 REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select BEEP and press the E button to confirm ON blinks Ally H BEEP ON fa 711 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select OFF and press the E button to confirm Ey BEEP OFF 4 Press the MENU button The display returns to the normal screen To change the setting to ON Select ON in step
15. PLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation contact www sony com walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 SONY 7669 http www sony net Printed in China
16. S ONY 2 581 015 61 1 Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone e Stereo products We unaLkman is a trademark of Sony NLALK JTVAN Corporation NW E95 E99 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 newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Note on installation If you use the unit at a place subject to static or electrical noise the track s transferring information may be corrupted This would prevent successful transferring authorization on your computer For the customers in the United States Owner s Record The model number is located in the front and the serial number is located on the rear side of the player see page 8 Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 1
17. 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 Lap Time Elapsed time display mode The following will be displayed after a music title and artist name are displayed Track number Elapsed time Play status Play Displays Je and JJ alternately Stop Displays JJ Search track Displays PI or Ke Fast forward Fast rewind Displays BP 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 characters the information will be automatically scrolled JJ Title Codec While searching fast forwarding or fast rewinding a track the current playing position is displayed 22 p BE button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select DISPLAY gt and press the E button to confirm The selected display mode blinks Sty E LapTime TTT 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select a desired display mode and press the E button to confirm The display switches to the selected display
18. ay 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 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 The NW E99 contains two flash memories When you connect the Network Walkman to a computer two removable disks appear in Windows Explorer The first removable disk is flash memory 1 and second is flash memory 2 25 suoljeiodg pesueapy gt 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 27 E button Shuttle swit
19. backlight setting DATE TIME Current time setting PC CLK Adjusting the time setting to a computer built in clock 44 Purposes You can select your favorite repeat mode page 17 You can select your favorite display mode page 22 You can preset your desired volume level page 29 You can preset your desired sound quality page 23 You can set to ON or OFF page 28 You can set to ON or OFF page 31 OFF Always off ON Turns on for three seconds after each operation page 32 You can set and display the current time page 27 You can adjust the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer built in clock page 26 Display Menu mode FORMAT gt Formatting memory REGROUP gt Regrouping data NW E95 only RETURN Purposes You can format the built in flash memory page 34 You can restore the group function page 33 You can switch to the normal mode by selecting RETURN and pressing the BH button gt MP3 File Manager software operation What you can do with the MP3 File Manager You can transfer MP3 audio files easily using the MP3 File Manager software to your Network Walkman in the same format MP3 unlike the SonicStage software which converts MP3 audio files into ATRAC3plus format The MP3 File Manager software is pre installed on the Network Walkman at the factory thereby no installation is n
20. bum list 6 A selected line turns blue Double click this to show the included You can select several albums or tracks track list Double click again to hide the simultaneously using the CTRL key or track list Shift key 2 Track list 7 Transfer destination list NW E99 only 3 You can select one flash memory from ear Ee this list Click this button to erase selected albums or tracks Dea A Dette Al Audio files transferred to the built in flash memory using SonicStage software are not displayed on the MP3 File Manager screen In addition audio files Click this button to erase all the albums or tracks transferred to the built in flash memory using MP3 File Manager software are not displayed on the 5 Exit SonicStage software screen Clicks this button to finish the MP3 File Manager 48 Erasing audio file You can erase a song stored in the built in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager MP3 File Manager Portable Audio Player K TITLE 4 4lbum 1 rack 1 E Track 2 E Track 3 Album 3 130 08 MB 243 66 MB The display is for the NW E99 Ordering audio file You can move a song stored in the built in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager MP3 File Manager Portable Audio Player K TITLE Album 1 Album 3 fE Track 1 E Track 2 E Track 3 Album 2 f Track 1 Track 2 E Track 3 Del
21. button The display automatically returns to the normal playback screen if you do not operate any button for 60 seconds 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 canceled You can select repeat mode only in stop mode 18 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 Tz Track Repeat icon Select the Track Repeat mode TRK Rep first page 17 Then press the REPEAT SOUND button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want Each press changes the Track Repeat icon as follows none Normal play S All Repeat i G1 Single Repeat a G1 Group Repeat 5 G 1SHUF Group Shuffle Repeat L a G 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 Select the A B Repeat mode A B Rep page 17 2 Press the E button to start playback Press the REPEAT SOUND button to set the start point A while playing back B b
22. ch Press Confirm MENU button 26 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 REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select PC CLK and press the B E button to confirm als fy PC CLK ON TIN 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select OFF and press the E button to confirm 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 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 26 E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select DATE TIME and press the w E button to confirm The year digit blinks URE 2004 im id L1 N 7TTIN 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the year setting and press the E button to confirm The month digit bl
23. connected properly gt Connect the headphone jack properly page 14 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 work e The HOLD switch is set to on gt Set the HOLD switch to off page 25 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 9 The volume is not loud enough The AVLS is enabled gt Disable the AVLS page 28 There is no sound from the right channel of the e The headphone jack is not fully connected gt Connect the headphone jack fully page 14 headphones e The extension headphone cord is not properly connected to the headphone jack of your Network Walkman or the headphone cord gt Connect them properly page 14 Playback has stopped The remaining battery power is insufficient suddenly gt Replace the battery page 9 36 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 32 O is displayed for a title Characters that canno
24. cts you pass by e Do not use the Network Walkman on an aircraft e Do not use the Network Walkman in confined public areas where pacemakers for people with heart problems may be adversely affected 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 abrasive 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 35 uonewoju 194 0 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 Noise is generated e The volume level is set to zero gt Turn the volume up page 14 e The headphone jack is not
25. duct or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception prob lems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negli gence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States ce s 5 Bs ve Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service RK Ss E ZX Z This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB ITED BY AP
26. e cannot be read Transfer the normal audio file back to the e The file is not normal computer and then format your Network Walkman For details refer to To delete abnormal data from the built in flash memory on page 40 HOLD All operation buttons are disabled Set the HOLD switch to off to operate the since the HOLD switch is set toon buttons LOW BATT The battery is low You must change the battery page 9 MEMORY FULL The memory is full or there are 400 Delete songs or groups A group without groups song is also regarded as one group To delete groups without song use the SonicStage software continued 39 uonewoju 194 0 Troubleshooting Message Meaning Remedy MG ERROR An unauthorized distribution file is Transfer the normal audio file back to the detected for copyright protection computer and then format your Network Walkman For details refer to To delete abnormal data from the built in flash memory on page 40 NO DATA There is no audio files in the built If there is no audio files in the built in in flash memory flash memory use the SonicStage software to transfer audio files This message is displayed for either flash memory NW E99 only To delete abnormal data from the built in flash memory If CANNOT PLAY EXPIRED FILE ERROR or MG ERROR is displayed there is a problem with all or part of the data stored in the built in flash memory Please follow the
27. eat as follows NW E99 only Tracks transferred using SonicStage software in the flash memory 1 Tracks transferred using MP3 File Manager software in the flash memory 1 Tracks transferred using SonicStage software in the flash memory 2 Tracks transferred using MP3 File Manager software in the flash memory 2 2 The All Groups Shuffle Repeat mode applies to both flash memory NW E99 only 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 REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select REPEAT MODE gt and press the E button to confirm 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select a desired repeat mode and press the E button to confirm HILLIS EA TRK Rep 7TT TTI You can choose one mode among TRK Rep A B Rep and SENTENCE Rep continued 17 suoljeiodg posueapy Repeat mode 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
28. ecessary However be sure to install the SonicStage software from the supplied CD ROM in your computer before using the MP3 File Manager software The computer will not recognize your Network Walkman unless you install the SonicStage software in the supplied CD ROM first If you use a computer that is not installed with the SonicStage software you need to install the driver file for your Network Walkman from the Sony customer service website http www sony com walkmansupport System requirements e OS Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98 Second Edition e CPU Pentium II 400MHz or higher e RAM 64MB or more HDD 5MB or more e Display 16 bit color or higher 800 x 600 dots or better e USB port Supports USB Previously called USB1 1 On language support The ability to display the languages on your MP3 File Manager will depend on the installed OS on your PC For better results please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on your MP3 File Manager User created characters and some special characters may not be displayed 45 uonesodo suemyos euen alld Edi Transferring MP3 audio fi
29. ete Delete ai 130 08 MB 243 66 MB The display is for the NW E99 1 Open the MP3 File Manager 1 Open the MP3 File Manager 2 Select a flash memory from the transfer destination list NW E99 only 2 Select a flash memory from the transfer destination list NW E99 only 3 Select the title you want to erase 3 Select the title you want to move 4 Click the _ button in the screen Tip You can select several albums or tracks simultaneously using CTRL key or Shift key However albums and tracks cannot be selected simultaneously 4 Move it by drag and drop 49 uonesodo asemyos euen alld Edi A B Repeat 19 ACCESS lamp 12 46 Accessories 8 ATRAC3 42 ATRAC3plus 42 Audio CDs 6 AVLS Limiting the volume 11 28 Backlight 32 Battery 9 BEEP Beep sound 31 Bit rate 42 LC CD Audio CDs 6 CD ROM 8 12 Clock 26 27 Computer 6 12 45 D DATE TIME 27 Display 11 18 39 Display mode 22 Download 6 Gi EMD service 6 13 Explorer Windows Explorer 13 25 47 50 Fast forward 16 Fast rewind 16 Formatting 34 Group 15 23 Headphones 8 14 35 HOLD function Locking the controls 25 LIGHT 32 Limiting the volume AVLS 28 Listening 14 Locking the controls HOLD function 25 MENU button 16 22 24 26 34 Menu list 44 MP3 6 12 43 45 MP3 File Manager software 45 OpenMG PC CLK Playback 42 26 Regroup NW E95 only 33 Remaining battery indicatio
30. h operation Skip to the beginning Rotate the Shuttle of the next track group switch clockwise once P 1 Skip to the beginning of the current track group Rotate the Shuttle switch counterclockwise once Kd Fast forward Rotate the Shuttle switch clockwise Pl and hold it Fast rewind Rotate the Shuttle switch counterclockwise k and hold it l 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 5 seconds gt 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 Operation mode 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 Tracks in a group play back in order e 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 1 All tracks rep
31. inks Vly E 20049 timid a 7I 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 BE button to confirm the display switches to the time setting screen 5 Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the hour setting and press the E button to confirm The minute digit blinks All 8 00 TITS 6 As you did in step 5 adjust the settings for minute After rotating the Shuttle switch to adjust the minute setting and pressing the BW 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 continued 27 uewyieMm YAOMON JNOA Jo sHulyes y Bunsnfpy es Adjusting the current time setting DATE TIME 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 26 the time setting of your Network Walkman is automatically adjusted to a computer s built in clock when yo
32. les from the computer to your Network Walkman 1 Connect your Network Walkman to your computer Connect the small connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable into the USB jack on the Network Walkman then the large connector to a USB port on your computer CONNECT appears in the display lamp to the USB jack ZA SSS Cis Use port L USB port wef ay gt Dedicated USB cable supplied 2 Click My Computer removable disk on your computer NW E95 only Network Walkman in the case of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition 46 NW E99 only The NW E99 contains two flash memories When you connect the Network Walkman to a computer two removable disks appear in Windows Explorer MP3 File Manager software is pre installed in the first removable disk flash memory 1 3 Click Esys folder to open in the removable disk 4 Double click MP3FileManager exe to start it 5 Select a flash memory from the transfer destination list page 48 NW E99 only 6 Drag the MP3 audio files you want to transfer to your Network Walkman and drop them to the MP3 File Manager screen You can also transfer MP3 format audio files to your Network Walkman by dragging a folder MP3 File Manager Portable Audio Player K xl TITLE Album 1 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3
33. links BDI TIN 00 00 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 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 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 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 e Press the MENU button during A B Repeat playback e Select the Group mode by pressing the GROUP button during A B Repeat playback e Select the previous o
34. lways 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 e 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 Tips e As the NW E99 has two flash memories you can select one flash memory from the list of transfer destinations The transfer destinations below are shown on the SonicStage screen Network Walkman 1 Internal flash memory 1 Network Walkman 2 Internal flash memory 2 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 have a limited playing period For information on transferring audio files back to the computer refer to the manual SonicStage operating 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 transfer
35. mited Playing count weet eteeeeneeeeeeee 13 Listening to music with your Network Walkman ocarine 14 What is the Group function 15 On other operations ceeeeeeereeeees 16 Advanced Operations Repeat mode eeceeeseeseeseeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 Selecting the repeat mode 0 17 Playing the tracks repeatedly Track Repeat s s s 18 Playing a specified section repeatedly A B Repeat oc eeeeeeseteeeeeeneeeeees 19 Playing specified sentences repeatedly Sentence Repeat oe Setting the repeat counts Changing the display mode Selecting the group display mode 23 Adjusting treble and bass Digital sound preset eeeeeeees Selecting the Sound quality Adjusting the Sound quality Locking the controls HOLD Storing non audio data c eects Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman Adjusting the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer s built in clock wo eee 26 Adjusting the current time setting DATE TIME 000 seeeeeeeeeteteeeteeeenees Limiting the volume AVLS Setting the volume using the preset volume function s s s 29 Setting a volume level of the preset Modene nesaet 29 Switching to the manual mode Turning off the beep sound BEEP Changing the backlight setting Other functions Regrouping songs REGROUP NW E95 only o00 eee eee 33 Formatting memory FORMAT 34 Other Information PLECAUL
36. n Repeat Repeat count Reset RETURN Sentence Repeat Serial Number Shuffle Repeat Skip to the beginning of a track SonicStage Sound preset Digital sound preset Time Setting Title Track Repeat Transferring Troubleshooting 9 17 21 36 44 20 8 17 16 12 23 26 27 22 6 12 46 36 USB cable Volume WAV format Windows Explorer 8 12 46 28 6 13 25 47 51 This warranty is valid only in the United States Portable Memory Stick Audio Player Portable MiniDisc Recorder Portable CD Player Portable IC Audio Player Portable Hard Disk Audio Player LIMITED WARRANTY 7 Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense To obtain warranty service you must take the Pro
37. nd 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 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 PC s hard drive 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 technology 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
38. necessary 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 The 400 songs or groups refer to each flash memory in the case of NW E99 continued 37 uonewoju 194 0 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Song cannot be transferred to your Network Walkman e You have already transferred to 40 000 songs or 400 groups to the built in flash memory using the MP3 File Manager software gt The maximum number of songs and groups that you can transfer to the built in flash memory using the MP3 File Manager software is 40 000 and 400 respectively The maximum number of songs contained in one group is 100 The 40 000 songs or 400 groups refer to each flash memory in the case of NW E99 e Audio files with a limited playing period or playing count may not be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders For details on the settings of each audio file contact the distributor 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
39. nitialization of the built in flash memory AVLS The volume level exceeds the rated Turn the volume down or disable the value while the AVLS is enabled AVLS CANNOT PLAY e Your Network Walkman cannot If the file cannot be played you can erase play certain files because of it from the built in flash memory incompatible formats For details refer to To delete abnormal e Transferring has been interrupted data from the built in flash memory forcefully page 40 CONNECT Your Network Walkman is You can operate your Network Walkman connected to the computer using the SonicStage or MP3 File Manager 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 e If the current time has not been set yet restriction has expired set the current time in the menu mode The current time has not been set page 27 to play the song with a playback e If song cannot be played you can erase restriction it from the built in flash memory e The song is protected by the For details refer to To delete abnormal playback restriction that is not data from the built in flash memory compatible with your Network page 40 Walkman e Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing count For details refer to Note on playing songs with a limited playing count page 13 FILE ERROR e The fil
40. oftware is erased you can restore it from the supplied CD ROM or download it from the Sony customer service website For details refer to MP3 File Manager software operation on page 45 gt Other Information Precautions On installation e Never use your Network Walkman where it will be subjected to extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration e Never leave the Network Walkman exposed to high temperature such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight 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 the use e If you use a strap be careful to avoid hooking it on obje
41. plus MPEG Audio Layer 3 MP3 8 to 320 kbps variable bit rate compliant 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 Size AAA LRO3 alkaline battery Battery life continuous playback ATRAC3 format Approximately 70 hours Playback at 105 kbps ATRAC3plus format Approximately 60 hours Playback at 48 kbps MP3 format Approximately 50 hours Playback at 128 kbps Dimension 56 x 37 3 x 15 mm 2 4 x 1 1 2 x 1 32 inches w h d projecting parts not included Mass Approx 40 g 2 oz battery not included Supplied accessories Headphones 1 Dedicated USB cable 1 Carrying pouch 1 Neck strap 1 Extension headphone cord 1 CD ROM for the SonicStage software 1 Operating Instructions 1 SonicStage Operating Instructions 1 NW E99 only Design and specifications are subject to change without notice US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories 41 uonewoju 194 0 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 a
42. r MP3 audio files compliant with the MP3 File Manager software are the one sampling frequency rate of 44 1 kHz bit rate 8 320 kbps If the MP3 File Manager software is accidentally erased by formatting etc you can restore it from the supplied CD ROM by following the procedure below 1 Connect your Network Walkman to your computer with the USB cable 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM into your computer 3 Open the CD ROM select the MP3FileManager folder and open it with Windows Explorer 4 Select the folder English French and open it with Windows Explorer 5 Double click the installation file MP3FileManager_1 x_Update_ENU exe MP3FileManager_1 x_Update_FRA exe Installation starts Follow the instructions of the installation wizard l The Help menu is displayed in French the Operation menu is displayed in English 2 7 x refers to the MP3 File Manager software version NW E9S Version 1 1 NW E99 Version 1 2 You can also download the MP3 File Manager software from the Sony customer service website http www sony com walkmansupport 47 uonesodo suemyos euen alld Edi Display of MP3 File Manager MP3 File Manager BEE Portable Audio Player K TITLE Album 1 Track 1 Album 3 Delete Delete All 130 08 MB 243 66 MB The display is for the NW E99 1 Al
43. r Network Walkman is connected to the computer However an MP3 file cannot be played back if you drag or copy the file directly on the Windows Explorer screen When you transfer an MP3 format audio file to your Network Walkman be sure to use the MP3 File Manager software see page 45 6 Other features e Compact size light weight skip proof operation high portability e The pre installed MP3 File Manager software enables you to transfer MP3 format audio files to your Network Walkman and listen to them with your Network Walkman as MP3 format files e Continuous playback time with a battery NW E95 E99 Approximately 70 hours e Recording time NW E95 512MB built in flash memory more than 23 hours 20 minutes NW E99 512MB 512MB built in flash memories more than 46 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 l Differs according to the data format In this case the figure for the battery duration is when continuously playing ATRAC3 fo
44. r next track by rotating the Shuttle switch during A B Repeat playback The A B Repeat mode is not canceled To cancel the A B Repeat mode Change the Repeat mode in the menu screen page 17 continued 19 suoljeiodo pesueapy Repeat mode 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 This is useful for language learning material which has no background music 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 21 E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm REPEAT SOUND button 1 Select the Sentence Repeat mode SENTENCE Rep page 17 2 Press the E button to start playback 20 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 i 01 00 12 You cannot use Sentence Repeat in the Group mode or when the current time is displayed A spoken or non spoken section of less than 1 second will not be detected If a non spoken section is not detected until the track end the track end point is recognized as
45. re connecting your Network Walkman to the computer update programs may be available You can transfer ATRAC3plus format audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman using the installed SonicStage software Follow the procedure below You can also transfer MP3 format audio files using the MP3 File Manager that is pre installed in your Network Walkman For details refer to MP3 File Manager software operation on page 45 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 manual SonicStage operating instructions N Import audio files into the SonicStage software For details refer to the manual SonicStage operating instructions Q Connect your Network Walkman to your computer Connect the small connector of the dedicated USB cable into the USB jack on the Network Walkman then the large connector to a USB port on your computer CONNECT appears in the display to a USB port aj gt Dedicated USB cable supplied 12 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 e Use of your Network Walkman with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed A
46. red 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 song will not be played the 13 suoljeiado oiseg i Listening to music with your Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use see page 9 When using Network Walkman be sure do disconnect it from the computer 1 Connect the headphones To use the headphones extension cord to Q jack Extension headphone cord 2 Start playback Press the B gt l button Press the VOLUME button to adjust the volume HOLD switch Tip If your Network Walkman is not operated for 5 seconds while in stop mode the display automatically turns off When the normal playback mode is selected playback stops automatically after the last song is played 14 If playback does not start Make sure that the HOLD switch is set to off page 25 To stop playback Press the B gt MH button To adjust the volume The volume can be set in the Preset and Manual mode page 29 to 30 Playback order of tracks groups NW E99 only The transferred tracks groups playback as follows Tracks groups transferred using SonicStage software in the flash memory 1 Tracks groups transferred using MP3 File Manager software
47. rmat audio files 2 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 Please check the accessories in the package NW E95 E99 e Network Walkman 1 e Headphones 1 e Carrying pouch 1 e Neck strap 1 Extension headphone cord 1 e CD ROM for the SonicStage software 1 e Operating Instructions 1 e SonicStage Operating Instructions 1 NW E99 only 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 size AAA LRO3 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 MP3 format Approximately 50 hours The battery life
48. rty Sony Electronics Inc Address 16450 W Bernardo Dr San Diego CA 92127 USA Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 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 Depending on the type of the text and characters the text shown on SonicStage and MP3 File Manager may not be displayed properly on device Thi
49. s is due to The capability of the connected player The player is not functioning normally The ID3 TAG information for the track is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the player Program 2001 2002 2003 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation 2004 Sony Corporation This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman and how to use the MP3 File Manager pre installed software 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 SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation ATRAC ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified Table of Contents OVELVIOW AEAEE IE EEEE E 6 What you can do with your Network Walkman Rear sid 5 Display serein iritisa Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman 12 Note on playing songs with a limited playing period Timeout contents 13 Note on playing songs with a li
50. set the volume level to any of three preset levels LO MID or HI Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button E button VOLUME button Setting a volume level of the preset mode 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed Ea REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select VOL MAN amp VOL MAN continued 29 uewyieMm YAOMON JNOA Jo SHhulyes y Bunsnfpy Setting the volume using the preset volume function 3 Press the E button to confirm MAN blinks 4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select SET gt ALLL E VOL seT gt t L1 7TTTS 5 Press the Hi button to confirm VOL LO xx blinks xx stands for numeric values of the volume level alls E VoL L xx L1 TIIN 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 E 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
51. t 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 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 un
52. to the computer to increase free space gt Try to transfer audio files to another flash memory NW E99 only 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 BEEP is set to OFF gt In the menu mode set BEEP to ON page 31 Walkman is operated Your Network Walkman Sometimes during normal conditions the player becomes slightly gets warm warm 38 Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display Message Meaning Remedy ACCESS Accessing the built in flash Please wait for access to complete This memory message appears while transferring audio files and during i
53. tware The order of songs will not be changed even if the song group function is disabled E button Shuttle switch Press Confirm MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select REGROUP and press the E button to confirm ly E REGROUP N L TI You cannot regroup audio file while playing music 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select Y and press the Bll button to confirm Really is displayed Ey Really 4 Press the gt 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 the 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 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 33 SUO DUNJ J9YIO 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
54. ur 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 28 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 MENU button 1 Press the MENU button The menu screen is displayed EY REPEATMODE gt 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select AVLS and press the gt Hi button to confirm OFF blinks lt LI 4a P OFF TITS EY AULS 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select ON and press the E 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 Preset mode Press the VOLUME button to

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