3-226-937-11(1) Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions NW-E3/E5 © 2001 Sony Corporation
For customers in the United States Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. For the customers in the Netherlands Model No. NW-E3 Serial No. INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of Contents Overview .......................................... 4 What you can do with your Network Walkman ................ 4 Other features ............................... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking ........................... 6 Step 2: Inserting the battery .......... 7 Basic Operations Other Information Precautions ..................................... Troubleshooting ............................. To reset the player ...................... What happened ? .......................
Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman Network Walkman is a portable IC audio player. You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the product’s built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy. MP3, WAV and 1 Store digital EMD Services Audio CDs Windows Media Format files audio files on your computer. 2 Transfer the files to the Network Walkman. USB connection 3 Listen to your Network Walkman.
Other features • Compact size, light weight. • Skip-proof: you can enjoy uninterrupted enjoyment of music during physical activities such as jogging or commuting. • NW-E3: Select record time: up to 60 min., 80 min., 120 min.* • NW-E5: Select record time: up to 90 min., 120 min., 180 min.* • Back light LCD screen: song titles and artist names can be displayed. • Shuttle switch: easy to operate. • High speed data transfer using the supplied dedicated USB cable.
Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Your Network Walkman comes with the following items. • Network Walkman (1) • Headphones/earphones extension cord (1) • LR03 (Size AAA) alkaline battery (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Earphones (1) • Strap (1) (NW-E3 for U.S.A.
Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert the LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (supplied) with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated. Getting Started Battery duration About 5 hours*. * The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated. On the remaining battery indication The battery icon in the display changes as shown below.
Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman (Check-out) In order to check out digital audio files from your computer, first you must install the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software and then import digital audio files to OpenMG Jukebox. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating Instructions. 1 Connect Network Walkman to your computer.
Listening to music with Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use (see page 7). Note When using Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer. 1 Connect the headphones/earphones. to ijack Headphones/ earphones extension cord to ijack 2 Basic Operations To use the headphones/earphones extension cord Start playback. 1 Press the Bx button Playback stops automatically when the music reaches the end (only when the REPEAT mode is off).
Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued) On other operations Shuttle switch Turn counterclockwise 10 To Operation of the shuttle switch Go to the beginning of the next track Turn clockwise once. Go to the beginning of the succeeding tracks Turn clockwise continuously. Go to the beginning of the actual track Turn counterclockwise once. Go to previous tracks Turn counterclockwise continuously. Go forward * While playback, turn clockwise and hold still.
On the display 1 2 4 •Elapsed time mode Track number Elapsed time 5 2 Play mode indication (page 13) The selected play mode is displayed. 3 AVLS indication (page 12) The indication lights up while the AVLS function is activated. Basic Operations 1 Text/graphic information display (page 13) The following information is displayed according to the display mode. 3 4 MEGA BASS indication (page 12) The indication lights up while the MEGA BASS function is activated.
Advanced Operations Protecting your hearing (AVLS) Adjusting the sound The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVLS button. The (AVLS) indication lights up in the display. MEGA BASS/ AVLS button The volume is kept to a moderate level. To cancel AVLS Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVLS button until the indication goes off.
Adjusting the playback mode Changing the display mode You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways: all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat. You can change the display mode and display the song titles, spectrum analyzer, etc. while in playback or stop mode. DISPLAY button Press the PLAYMODE button. Each time you press the PLAYMODE button, the play mode indication changes as follows: F b BF1 B F SHUF (none) b Press the DISPLAY button.
Locking the controls (Hold) To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. No controls will be able to operate. If you press buttons while the HOLD switch is ON, “HOLD” appears in the display. To release the Hold function Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Other Information Precautions On installation Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. On cleaning • Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. 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. • Clean the headphones/earphones plug and extension cord plug periodically.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connecting with your computer, please refer to the supplied software‘s online help “Troubleshooting” contents, too.
Symptom Cause/Remedy The computer does not identify the player when it is connected to the computer. c Make sure the dedicated USB cable is correctly connected (page 8). The computer/player does not operate normally when connected. c If you are connecting both devices with a USB hub or a USB extension cable, normal operation is not guaranteed. Please use only the supplied dedicated USB cable. “Failed to authenticate the portable c You cannot use this player anymore.
Troubleshooting (continued) Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Message Meaning Remedy ACCESS The player is accessing the flash memory. This is not an error. This message appears during Check-out and during initialization of the flash memory. AVLS The volume exceeds the maximum level. Turn down the volume or cancel the AVLS function (page 9, 12). CONNECT The player is connected to the computer. This is not an error.
Glossary ATRAC3 ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD, resulting an increased data capacity for the media. Bit rate Indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in bps (bit per second).
1 i (Headphones/earphones) jack (page 9) Looking at the controls 2 Display (page 11, 13) 3 PLAYMODE button (page 13) 4 DISPLAY button (page 13) 5 Bx (play/stop) button (page 9) Network Walkman 6 Shuttle switch (page 10) 7 VOLUME+/– button (page 9) (front) 8 MEGA BASS/AVLS button (page 12) 5 1 9 HOLD switch (page 14) 0 Dedicated USB jack (page 8) 6 qa Strap hole for attaching the strap (page 20) qs Battery compartment (page 7) 7 8 2 9 Display 1 2 3 3 0 4 4 5 1 Text/graphic information disp
Specifications Recording time NW-E3: Approx. 60 min. (132kbps) Approx. 80 min. (105kbps) Approx. 120 min. (66kbps) NW-E5: Approx. 90 min. (132kbps) Approx. 120 min. (105kbps) Approx. 180 min. (66kbps) Supplied accessories LR03 (Size AAA) alkaline battery (1) Earphones (1) Headphones/earphones extension cord (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Strap (1) (NW-E3 for U.S.A.
G Index go backward go forward 10 10 A ACCESS actual track Artist name ATRAC3 AVLS 18 10 11, 13 5, 19 12 H hard drive 5 headphones/earphones 6, 9, 15 HOLD 14 HOLD switch 14 B Battery 7 beginning of the track 10 Bit rate 11, 19 C CD (compact disc) CD-ROM Check-in Check-out computer copyright 4 6 19 8, 19 4, 8, 19 2 I initialize (flash memory) 18 install 8, 16 Internet (EMD services) 4 L listen to music LOW BATT 9 7, 18 M D display DISPLAY button display mode driver (USB) 11, 13 13 13 8 E earph
R record remain (battery) repeat reset 5 7 13 16 S SDMI Shuttle switch song title spectrum analyzer succeeding tracks supplied accessories 5 10 11, 13 11, 13 10 6, 21 T transferring 4, 8 to Network Walkman 8 troubleshooting 16 USB cable USB driver 6, 8 8 V volume 9, 20 Other Information U W WAV format 4 23
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