2-595-911-11(2) NW-E103/E105/E107 Operating Instructions Network Walkman Portable IC Audio Player To go to the section you want to read, click the title in the PDF Bookmarks, the title in the “Table of Contents” of the Operating Instructions, or the page in the sentences.
WARNING 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.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NW-E103 NW-E105 NW-E107 Sony Electronics Inc. 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA 858-942-2230 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). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Notice for users On the supplied software • 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.
Table of Contents Overview ................................................... 6 What you can do with your Network Walkman ........................................... 6 Other features ........................................ 7 Step 1: Checking the package contents ..... 8 Step 2: Inserting the battery ....................... 9 Locating controls ..................................... 10 Front side ............................................. 10 Rear side ..............................................
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. 1 Store digital audio EMD (Electric Music Distribution) Services Audio CDs MP3, WAV and Windows® Media Format Audio Files files on your computer. Download the latest audio files! Store favorite songs! 2 Transfer files to your Network Walkman.
Other features • Compact size, light weight, skip-proof operation and high portability. • Continuous playback time with a battery Approximately 70*1 hours • Recording time*2 NW-E103: 256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 minutes. NW-E105: 512MB built-in flash memory, more than 23 hours 30 minutes. NW-E107: 1GB built-in flash memory, more than 47 hours 00 minutes.
Step 1: Checking the package contents Please check the accessories in the package. • Network Walkman (1) • Headphones (1) About the Serial Number The serial number provided for your device is required for customer registration. The number is in the battery compartment of your Network Walkman. Serial Number • Dedicated USB cable (1) • CD-ROM for the SonicStage software, PDF file Operating Instructions and PDF file SonicStage Operating Instructions (1) • Quick Start Guide 8 Record the serial number.
Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated. Battery duration* ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours MP3 format: Approximately 50 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 1, then 2 as illustrated.
Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side 1 Rear side 4 6 9 7 2 5 0 8 qz 3 1 Nx button (page 14, 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to 33) 2 Display (page 11, 18, 43) For details on the display and icons, refer to page 11. 3 .
Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 17) Displays track number, track name, current date and time (page 22 to 23, 26), MESSAGE (page 13, 43) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display mode. For details, refer to “Changing the display mode” on page 22. 2 Repeat mode indication (page 18) The current repeat mode is displayed. 3 AVLS indication (page 27) The indication appears while the AVLS function is activated.
Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman Note 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).
Notes 4 Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions. z Tip For information on transferring audio files back to the computer, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions or online Help for the SonicStage software. Note If the USB cable is disconnected while data is being transferred, unnecessary data may be left in the Network Walkman.
Listening to music with your Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use (see page 9), and transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. Note When using Network Walkman, be sure do disconnect it from the computer. 1 Connect the headphones. to i jack 2 Start playback. 1 Press the Nx button. When the normal playback mode is selected, playback stops automatically after the last song is played. If playback does not start 2 Press the VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume.
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. Group2 Track1 Track2 Track3 Group3 Track1 Track2 Track3 • The track number is the order of songs in each group. • You can switch from Track Name mode to Group mode by setting the GROUP/HOLD switch to (GROUP). • In the Group mode, group names are displayed instead of track names.
Listening to music with your Network Walkman On other operations Nx button MENU button GROUP/HOLD switch .–/+> button z Tip You can select to the Group mode by setting the GROUP/HOLD switch to (GROUP). 16 To .–/+> button operation Skip to the beginning of the next track/ group*1 Press the +> button once. Skip to the beginning of the current track/ group*1 Press the .– button once. Fast-forward*2 Press the +> button and hold it. Fast-rewind*2 Press the .– button and hold it.
B Advanced Operations Repeat mode Selecting the repeat mode Nx button There are three types of repeat mode: Track Repeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat. • Track Repeat (Track Rep) This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the following five ways.
Repeat mode 4 REPEAT/ SOUND button Press the MENU button. The display returns to the normal screen. You can operate each repeat mode you selected, as refer to the below. • Track Rep: see “Playing tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat).” • A-B Rep: see “Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat).” • Sentence Rep: see “Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat).” Track Repeat icon To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button.
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. Nx button Notes • 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. • Pressing the .–/+> button releases the start point (A) which is already set.
3 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. 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.
Setting the repeat counts 4 You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode. Nx button 5 Press the .–/+> button to select a desired repeat counts and press the Nx button to confirm. Press the MENU button. The display returns to the normal screen. MENU button Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. .–/+> button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE> 2 3 Press the .
Nx 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 .–/+> button in the Menu mode. MENU button .–/+> button • Lap Time: Elapsed time display mode The following will be displayed after a music title and artist name are displayed. Track number 1 REPEATMODE> Elapsed time 009 01:36 2 Play status* * Play: Displays and alternately. Stop: Displays .
Note Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset) Selecting the group display mode You can adjust the treble and bass. You can preset two settings, which can be selected during playback. For any menu screen, you can select the group mode by setting the GROUP/HOLD switch to (GROUP).
Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset) 3 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 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. Nx button 4 Set the tone for “SOUND 1.” 1 Press the .–/+> button to select “SOUND 1>” and press the Nx button to confirm. 2 “BASS:+1” appears, press the .
Storing non-audio data You can protect your Network Walkman against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it. 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). Notes GROUP/HOLD switch • If you store a lot of non-audio data into the builtin flash memory, the space for audio data is reduced by the same amount.
B Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 3 Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME) You can set and display the current time. Press the .–/+> button to adjust the “year” setting and press the Nx button to confirm. The “month” digit blinks. 2005y 1m 1d 4 Nx button As you did in step 3, adjust the settings for “month” and “date.” After pressing the .–/+> button to adjust the “date” setting and pressing the Nx button to confirm, the display switches to the time setting 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. Notes 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.
Limiting the volume (AVLS) 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. 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.
3 4 Press the Nx button to confirm. “MAN” blinks. Press the .–/+> button to select “SET>.” VOL 5 :SET> Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. Note If AVLS (page 27) 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 VOL LO xx 6 7 8 Set volume levels of three preset levels: LO, MID, or HI. 1 Press the VOLUME +/– button to set the volume level of the LO preset. 2 Press the .
Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. Nx button MENU button .–/+> button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE> 2 Press the .–/+> button to select “BEEP:” and press the Nx button to confirm. “ON” blinks. BEEP:ON 3 Press the .–/+> button to select “OFF” and press the Nx button to confirm. BEEP:OFF 4 30 Press the MENU button. The display returns to the normal screen.
Changing the backlight setting 3 LIGHT:ON You can select ON or OFF. Menu Backlight mode OFF Always off ON Turns on for a few seconds after each operation (or until scrolling is complete) Press the .–/+> button to select “ON” and press the Nx button to confirm. 4 Press the MENU button. The display returns to the normal screen. To change the setting to “OFF” To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. MENU button .
B Other functions 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. 4 5 Press the Nx button. “FORMATTING” blinks and formatting starts. When formatting is complete, “COMPLETE” is displayed and the display returns to the indication in step 2. Press the MENU button. The display returns to the normal screen.
Displaying the player information (INFO) Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number and software version can be displayed. Nx button Other functions MENU button .–/+> button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE> 2 Press the .–/+> button to select “INFO>” and press the Nx button to confirm. Press the .–/+> button to show the following information.
B Other Information Precautions On installation • Never use your Network Walkman where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. • 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.
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. If a problem occurs while connected to your computer, also refer to “Troubleshooting” in the online help of the supplied software.
Troubleshooting On the display window Symptom Cause/Remedy The backlight is not turned on. LIGHT is set to “OFF.” c In the menu mode, set “LIGHT” to “ON” (page 31). “s” is displayed for a title. Characters that cannot be displayed on your Network Walkman are involved. c 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.
Symptom Cause/Remedy The number of audio files that can be transferred is limited. (Available recording time is short.) • The free space of the built-in flash memory where you want to transfer to is not enough for the size of audio files you wish to transfer. c Transfer any unnecessary audio files back to the computer to increase free space. • Non-audio data is stored in the built-in flash memory where you want to transfer audio files to. c Move non-audio data to the computer to increase free space.
Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Message Meaning Remedy AVLS The volume level exceeds the rated value while the AVLS is enabled. Turn the volume down or disable the AVLS. CANNOT PLAY • Your Network Walkman cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. If the file cannot be played, you can erase it from the built-in flash memory.
Message Meaning Remedy NO DATA There are no audio files in the built-in flash memory. If there are no audio files in the built-in flash memory, use the SonicStage software to transfer audio files. USB CONNECT Your Network Walkman is connected to the computer. You can operate your Network Walkman using the SonicStage, but you cannot operate the controls on your Network Walkman.
Specifications Maximum recording time (Approx.) 4 hr. 10 min. (132 kbps) 5 hr. 20 min. (105 kbps) 8 hr. 30 min. (66 kbps) 20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement) Interface Headphone: Stereo mini USB NW-E103 ATRAC3 Frequency response ATRAC3plus 2 hr. 10 min. (256 kbps) 8 hr. 40 min. (64 kbps) 11 hr. 40 min. (48 kbps) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 80 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) Dynamic range MP3 2 hr. 10 min. (256 kbps) 4 hr. 20 min.
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. Note is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not guarantee conversion among other media.
Glossary 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.
Menu list Press the MENU button to display the menu mode, and then use the .–/+> button (select) and the Nx button (confirm) to change the settings of your Network Walkman. For details about each menu, refer to the pages in parentheses. The menu with a “>” mark will be followed by a detailed-setting screen when you press the Nx button to confirm. Display (Menu mode) REPEATMODE> You can select your favorite repeat mode (page 17). You can select your favorite display mode (page 22).
Index A F A-B Repeat 19 Accessories 8 ATRAC3 41 ATRAC3plus 41 Audio CDs 6 AVLS (Limiting the volume) 11, 27 31 9 30 41 C CD (Audio CDs) CD-ROM Clock Computer 6 8, 12 26 6, 12 26 11, 18, 38 22 6 E EMD service 6 Explorer (Windows Explorer) 13, 25 44 G Group 15, 23 Headphones 8, 14, 34 HOLD function (Locking the controls) 25 I Information D DATE-TIME Display Display mode Download 16 16 32 H B Backlight Battery BEEP (Beep sound) Bit rate Fast-forward Fast-rewind Formatting 33 L LIGHT 31 Limit
O OpenMG U 41 P Playback USB cable 8, 12 V 14 R Volume 28 W Remaining battery indication 9 Repeat 17 Repeat count 21 Reset 35 RETURN 43 WAV format Windows Explorer 6 13, 25 S Other Information Sentence Repeat 20 Serial Number 8, 33 Shuffle Repeat 17 Skip to the beginning of a track 16 SonicStage 12 Sound preset (Digital sound preset) 23 T Time Setting Title Track Repeat Transferring Troubleshooting 26 22 18 6, 12 35 45
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