2-349-524-11(1) Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
WARNING Notice for users To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Table of Contente Overview ................................................... 4 What you can do with your Network Walkman ........................................... 4 Other features ........................................ 5 Step 1: Checking the package contents ..... 6 Step 2: Inserting the battery ....................... 7 Locating controls ....................................... 8 Front side ............................................... 8 Rear side ................................................
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. 1 Store digital audio files on your computer.
Other features • Compact size, light weight, skip-proof operation, high portability. • 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. • Continuous playback time with a battery NW-E53/E73:Approximately 70*1 hours • Recording time*2 NW-E53:128MB built-in flash memory, more than 5 hours 50 minutes. NW-E73:256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 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 the customer registration. The number is on the rear side of your Network Walkman. Mo de N OPE Group Serial NO. Serial Number • Dedicated USB cable (1) • CD-ROM (1) • Operating instructions (1) • SonicStage operating instructions (1) 6 Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert the size AAA (LR03) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated. O PE N O PE 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. N If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.
Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side Rear side 1 7 2 3 N OPE Mo de 9 Group 4 8 qs qd 5 6 0 qz 1 Strap hole for attaching the strap 7 Headphone jack (page 12) 2 REPEAT/SOUND button (page 16 to 18, 20) 8 Nx button (page 12, 14 to 19, 21, 23 to 31) 3 MENU button (page 15, 18 to 19, 21, 23 to 31) You can switch to the Time display by pressing the MENU button for a while.
Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 15) Displays track number, track name, current date and time (page 19 to 25), MESSAGE (page 11, 36) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display mode. For details, refer to “Changing the display mode” on page 19. 2 Repeat mode indication (page 16) The current repeat mode is displayed. 3 AVLS indication (page 25) 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 separate manual “SonicStage operating instructions.” z Tip For information on transferring audio files back to the computer, refer to the manual “SonicStage operating instructions” or online Help for the SonicStage software.
Listening to music with your Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use (see page 7). Note When using Network Walkman, be sure do disconnect it from the computer. 1 Connect the headphones. Mo de to i jack G oup 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 Mo de Make sure that the HOLD switch is set to off (page 22).
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 between Track Name mode and Group mode by pressing the GROUP button. • In the Group mode, group names are displayed instead of track names.
Listening to music with your Network Walkman On other operations Shuttle switch To Shuttle switch operation Skip to the Rotate the Shuttle switch beginning of the clockwise once (+/>). next track/group*1 Mo de to (+/>) Nx button Press (Confirm) Group ode to (./–) Skip to the beginning of the current track/ group*1 Rotate the Shuttle switch counterclockwise once (./–). Fast-forward*2 Rotate the Shuttle switch clockwise (+/>) and hold it.
B Advanced Operations 1 Repeat mode There are three types of repeat mode: Track Repeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat. • Track Repeat (TRK Rep) This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the following five ways.
Repeat mode Notes • 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 cancelled. • You can select repeat mode only in stop mode. Playing the tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat) Select the Track Repeat mode (TRK Rep) first (page 15).
1 2 3 Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) (page 15). Press the Nx button to start playback. A B 01 4 00:00 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 To cancel the A-B Repeat mode Change the Repeat mode in the menu screen (page 15). Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat) 00:55 Notes • You cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or more tracks.
Repeat mode Setting the repeat counts 2 You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode. Shuttle switch 01 Press (Confirm) Mo de to (+/>) to (./–) ode 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.
Shuttle switch You can view information such as track numbers or titles in the display while music is played or stopped. Change the display mode by operating the Shuttle switch in the Menu mode. to (+/>) Nx button Press (Confirm) Mo de Changing the display mode Group MENU button • Lap Time: Elapsed time display mode The following will be displayed after a music title and artist name are displayed.
Changing the display mode Note 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. 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.
Adjusting the sound quality 3 You can adjust the sound quality of bass and treble parts. Sound quality Emphasis level Bass -4 to +3 Treble -4 to +3 Shuttle switch Nx button Press (Confirm) Press the MENU button The display returns to the normal screen. Mo de to (+/>) 4 To adjust the “SOUND 2” setting Group Select “SOUND 2” in step 3. to (./–) To cancel the menu mode ode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. MENU button 1 Press the MENU button.
Locking the controls (HOLD) 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). Mo de Notes Group HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. All operation buttons are disabled.
B Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman Adjusting the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer’s built-in clock 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 24. Shuttle switch REPEAT MODE> 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “PC CLK:” and press the Nx button to confirm.
3 Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME) Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the “year” setting and press the Nx button to confirm. The “month” digit blinks. 2004y 1m 1d 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 23). Shuttle switch 4 Nx button Press (Confirm) As you did in step 3, adjust the settings for “month” and “date.
Notes Shuttle switch Nx button Press (Confirm) to (+/>) to (./–) MENU button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEAT MODE> 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “AVLS” and press the Nx button to confirm. “OFF” blinks. AVLS 3 4 :OFF Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “ON” and press the Nx button to confirm. The (AVLS) indication is displayed. The volume is kept at a moderate level. Press the MENU button.
Limiting the volume (AVLS) 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 set the volume level to any of three preset levels: LO, MID, or HI.
3 4 Press the Nx button to confirm. “MAN” blinks. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “SET >.” VOL 5 :SET> Note If AVLS (page 25) is set, the actual volume may be lower than the settings. Switching to the manual mode 1 2 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “VOL: SET.” VOL :SET> VOL LO xx 3 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.
Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. Shuttle switch Nx button Press (Confirm) Mo de to (+/>) Group ode to (./–) MENU button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEAT MODE> 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “BEEP:” and press the Nx button to confirm. “ON” blinks. BEEP:ON 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “OFF” and press the Nx button to confirm. BEEP:OFF 4 28 Press the MENU button.
Changing the backlight setting (NW-E73 only) Backlight mode OFF Always off ON Turns on for three seconds after each operation (or until scrolling is complete) Nx button To change the setting to “OFF” Select “LIGHT: OFF” in step 3. To cancel the menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. Press (Confirm) Mo de to (+/>) Press the MENU button. The display returns to the normal screen. Group ode to (./–) MENU button To set “ON” 1 Press the MENU button.
B Other functions Regrouping songs (REGROUP) The songs group function may be disabled* when a song has been deleted from or added the built-in flash memory by operating the computer in which the SonicStage software is not installed (page 10). In such a case, you may enable the group function by regrouping audio file. When you need to edit audio file, make sure that you connect your Network Walkman to the computer and use the SonicStage software.
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. Shuttle switch Press the MENU button. The display returns to the normal screen. To cancel the menu mode de Mo Group Select “N” in step 3. ode Notes MENU button Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed.
B Other Information Precautions On installation Never use your Network Walkman where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. On the headphones Road Safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your Network Walkman at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
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.
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” (NW-E73 only) (page 29). “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 to is limited. (Available recording time is short.) • 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. 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 to where you want to transfer audio files to.
Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Message Meaning Remedy ACCESS Accessing the built-in flash memory. Please wait for access to complete. This message appears while transferring audio files and during initialization of the builtin flash memory. AVLS The volume level exceeds the rated value while the AVLS is enabled. Turn the volume down or disable the AVLS.
Message Meaning Remedy MG ERROR An unauthorized distribution file is detected for copyright protection. Transfer normal audio files back to the computer and then format the built-in flash memory of your Network Walkman. (For details, refer to “To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory” on page 37.) NO DATA There is no audio files in the builtin flash memory. If there is no audio files in the built-in flash memory, use the SonicStage software to transfer audio files.
Specifications Maximum recording time (Approx.) ATRAC3plus* 1 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (64 kbps) 5 hr. 50 min. (48 kbps) Dynamic range Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (67˚F to 95˚F) Power source Size AAA (LR03) alkaline battery MP3 1 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 2 hr. 00 min. (128 kbps) Battery life (continuous playback) ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours MP3 format: Approximately 50 hours NW-E73 ATRAC3* 4 hr. 10 min. (132 kbps) 5 hr. 10 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 Bit rate Indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in bps (bit per second). 64 kbps means 64000 bits of information per second. If the bit rate is large, that means a large amount of information is used to play music. Comparing music of the same format (e,g., ATRAC3plus), 64 kbps data offers better sound quality than 48 kbps data.
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 “>” mark will be followed by a detailed-setting screen when you press the Shuttle switch to confirm. Purposes You can select your favorite repeat mode. (page 15) You can select your favorite display mode. (page 19) You can preset your desired volume level.
B 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 ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format. The MP3 File Manager software is preinstalled on the Network Walkman at the factory; thereby no installation is necessary.
Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman 1 2 * [Network Walkman] in the case of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/ Windows XP Home Edition Click [Esys] folder to open in the removable disk. 4 Double-click [MP3FileManager.exe] to start it. 5 Drag the MP3 audio files you want to transfer to your Network Walkman and drop them to the MP3 File Manager screen.
Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman Notes • 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. • Install Service Pack 3 or later when you use Windows 2000.
Display of MP3 File Manager 1 2 6 4 1 Album list Double click this to show the included track list. Double click again to hide the track list. 2 Track list 3 5 Clicks this button to finish the MP3 File Manager. 6 A selected line turns blue You can select several albums or tracks simultaneously using the CTRL key or Shift key. Click this button to erase selected albums or tracks. Note 4 Click this button to erase all the albums or tracks.
Erasing audio file Ordering audio file You can erase a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager. You can move a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager. 1 Open the MP3 File Manager. 1 Open the MP3 File Manager. 2 Select the title you want to erase. 2 Select the title you want to move. 3 Click the screen. 3 Move it by drag and drop.
F Index A A-B Repeat 16 ACCESS lamp 11 Accessories 6 ATRAC3 39 ATRAC3plus 39 Audio CDs 4 AVLS (Limiting the volume) 9, 25 B 29 5, 7 28 40 C CD (Audio CDs) CD-ROM Clock Computer 4 6, 10 23, 24 4, 10 DATE-TIME Display Display mode Download G Group 24 9, 16, 36 19 4 13, 20 H Headphones 6, 12, 32 HOLD 22 HOLD function (Locking the controls) 22 L LIGHT 29 Limiting the volume (AVLS) 25 Listening 12 Locking the controls (HOLD function) 22 M MENU button D 14 14 31 31 Other Information Backlight Batte
R Regroup 30 Remaining battery indication 7 Repeat 15 Repeat count 18 Reset 33 RETURN 41 S Sentence Repeat 17 Serial Number 6 Shuffle Repeat 15 Shuttle switch 14-19, 21, 23-31 Skip to the beginning of a track 14 SonicStage 39 Sound preset (Digital Sound Preset) 20 T Time setting Title Track Repeat Transferring Troubleshooting 23, 24 19 16 4, 10 33 U USB cable 6, 10 V Volume 26 W WAV format Windows Explorer 48 4 11, 22
Other Information 49
Other Information 51
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