3-231-825-11(1) Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions NW-E8P © 2001 Sony Corporation
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 .......................................... 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 Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman (Check-out) ...................................................... 8 Listening to music with Network Walkman ....................
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 and WAV EMD Services Audio CDs Format files 1 Store digital audio files on your computer. 2 Transfer the files to the Network Walkman. USB connection 3 Listen to your Network Walkman.
Other features • Headphone shape IC audio player – Skip-proof using IC memory • LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery enables about 7 hours continuous playback. • Select record time: up to 60 min., 80 min., 120 min.* • Back light LCD screen: When you use Jog lever or buttons, the backlight lights up for some seconds to control the player in the dark. • Jog lever: 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) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Attachments (1 for left ear, 1 for right ear) • Carrying pouch (1) • CD-ROM (OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1) • NW-E8P Operating Instructions (1) • OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions (1) • LR03 (Size AAA) alkaline battery (1) About the Serial Number The serial number provided for your player is required for the customer registration.
Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert the LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (supplied) with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the # side as illustrated. The battery compartment is in the back of the player (left ear side). Slide the knob of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow to open the battery cover. Insert the negative end # of the battery first. Battery duration About 7 hours*. * The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location.
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.
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 Putting the player on your ears The attaching part of this player would be open (be apart) flexibly. 2cm • Please remove earrings. • If you wear the glasses, remove your glasses before putting on this player and put them on again. • Be sure not to open the attaching part more than 2 cm.
Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued) 2 Release the HOLD function HOLD If the HOLD switch is in the arrow direction ( the yellow mark is visible), slide it to the opposite direction to release the HOLD function. FF 3 Start playback 2 VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume. HOLD switch 1 Press the Jog lever Bx . Playback starts. When playback ends, the playback automatically stops (in the case the player is set to REPEAT OFF).
On other operations Jog lever Basic Operations FF direction REW direction To Operation of the Jog lever Go to the beginning of the next track Press in the FF direction once. Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks 1) Press in the FF direction repeatedly. Go to the beginning of the current track Press in the REW direction once. Go to previous tracks 1) Press in the REW direction repeatedly. Go forward 2) During playback, press in the FF direction and hold .
Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued) On the display Changing the display mode 3 2 1 4 5 1 AVLS indication (page 13) The indication lights up while the AVLS function is activated. 2 MEGA BASS indication (page 13) The indication lights up while the MEGA BASS function is activated. 3 Battery remain indication (page 7) The remaining battery power is displayed. DISPLAY button Press the DISPLAY button while the wave is displayed during playback and the track number is displayed.
Advanced Operations Protecting your hearing (AVLS) Adjusting the sound The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function limits the maximum volume to protect your ears. Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVLS button. The (AVLS) indication lights up in the display. The volume is kept to a moderate level. To cancel AVLS Emphasizing the bass sound (MEGA BASS) Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. Press the MEGA BASS/AVLS button.
Adjusting the playback mode (REPEAT) You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways: all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat. Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. HOLD P. MODE button HOLD switch Press the P.MODE button. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. Each time you press the P.
Attaching the attachments If your ears are small and you cannot attach the player correctly, use the supplied attachments. For left ear For right ear L R Example for left ear Engage the pin in the slot as shown, and insert the attachment. 1 2 Turn the attachment to click into place. 3 Press the point shown by the arrow to secure it. Advanced Operations pin To remove the attachment 1 Pull the edge of the attachment in the 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. •The player is not waterproof; do not expose this player to rain or snow. Do not use this unit during jogging or aerobics so that sweat does not come in contact with the player. •Remove earrings when using this player to avoid injury. On the headphones Road Safety Do not use this player while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.
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.
Troubleshooting (continued) On the connection with the computer and the supplied software Symptom Cause/Remedy The software cannot be installed. c Software is not compatible with your operating system. For more information about Windows, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. “CONNECT” does not appear in the display window when connecting to the computer with the supplied dedicated USB cable. c Please wait for the authentication of the OpenMG Jukebox to complete.
Symptom Cause/Remedy A communication error has occurred. c If a communication error occurs, a warning message may be displayed on the computer indicating that authentication of the external device has failed, or access to the current file has been cancelled. Then, the communication process may terminate. If this occurs, disconnect and then connect the cable with the player.
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 10, 13). 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).
Display Looking at the controls 3 2 Network Walkman 4 1 (front of the right player) 6 7 1 5 8 1 AVLS indication (page 13) 2 MEGA BASS indication (page 13) 2 3 Battery remain indication (page 7) 4 Play mode indication (page 14) 5 Text/graphic information display (page 12) 3 4 5 (rear of the left player) 9 0 1 DISPLAY button (page 12) 2 VOLUME+/– button (page 10) 3 HOLD switch (page 14) 4 Jog lever (page 11) 5 Dedicated USB jack (page 8) 6 Display (page 12) 7 MEGA BASS/AVLS button (page 13) 8
Specifications Recording time Approx. 60 min. (132kbps) Approx. 80 min. (105kbps) Approx. 120 min. (66kbps) Supplied accessories LR03 (Size AAA) alkaline battery (1) Attachments (1 for left, 1 for right) Dedicated USB cable (1) Carrying pouch (1) CD-ROM (OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1) NW-E8P Operating Instructions (1) OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions (1) Optional accessories Sampling frequency response 44.
G Index go backward go forward P 11 11 A ACCESS ATRAC3 attachment AVLS 20 5, 21, 23 6, 15, 17 13, 17, 20, 22 B back light 5, 12, 19 Battery 7 beginning of the track 11 Bit rate 5, 17, 21 C H hard drive headphones HI DC IN HOLD HOLD switch 5 5 20 14, 20 10, 14, 20, 22 initialize (flash memory) 20 install 8 Jog lever display 12, 22 DISPLAY button 12 display mode 12 driver (USB) 8 record 5 remain (battery) 7, 12, 22 repeat 14 SDMI 5, 21 Serial number 6 succeeding tracks 11 supplied accessories 6,
