Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NW-E103, NW-E105, NW-E107 Sony
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NW -E103/E105/E107 Network W alkman Por table IC Audio Player © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-595-911- 11 (2) To go to the section you want to read, c lick the title in the PDF Bookmarks, the title in the “T able of Contents” of the Operating Instructions, or the page in the sentences.
2 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.
3 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). Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NW-E103 NW-E105 NW-E107 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
4 This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman. For details on how to use the SonicStage (supplied software), refer to the SonicStage operating instructions. The SonicStage operating instructions are installed with the SonicStage software.
5 T able of Contents Overvie w ................................................... 6 What you can do with your Network W alkman ........................................... 6 Other features ........................................ 7 Step 1: Checking the package contents .
6 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.
7 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.
8 Please check the accessories in the package. • Network Walkman (1) • Headphones (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • CD-ROM for the SonicStage software, PDF file Operating Instructions and PDF fi.
9 Step 2: Inserting the batter y Insert an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated.
10 Locating contr ols For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Rear side Front side 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 0 qz 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.
11 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.
12 Basic Operations T ransferring audio files from the computer to your Network W alkman 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.
13 Basic Operations Notes • “DATA ACCESS” will be displayed while your Network Walkman accesses the computer. Do not disconnect the USB cable when this message is displayed. The data being transferred may be destroyed. • Use of your Network Walkman with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed.
14 Listening to music with your Network W alkman 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.
15 Basic Operations 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.
16 To Skip to the beginning of the next track/ group* 1 Skip to the beginning of the current track/ group* 1 Fast-forward* 2 Fast-rewind* 2 * 1 Pressing and holding of the . –/+ > button during stop mode allows you to skip to the beginning of the next (current and previous) track/group continuously.
Advanced Operations 17 Repeat mode 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.
18 Track Repeat icon Repeat mode Select the Track Repeat mode (Track 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: 4 Press the MENU button.
Advanced Operations 19 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. 1 Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) (page 17). 2 Press the Nx button to start playback.
20 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.
Advanced Operations 21 Setting the repeat counts You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE > 2 Press the . –/+ > button to select “REPEATMODE>” and press the Nx button to confirm.
22 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE > 2 Press the . –/+ > button to select “DISPLAY>” and press the Nx button to confirm. The selected display mode blinks. Lap T ime 3 Press the . –/+ > button to select a desired display mode and press the Nx button to confirm.
Advanced Operations 23 Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound pr eset) You can adjust the treble and bass. You can preset two settings, which can be selected during playback.
24 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.
Advanced Operations 25 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).
26 B Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 3 Press the . –/+ > button to adjust the “year” setting and press the Nx button to confirm. The “month” digit blinks. 2005y 1m 1d 4 As you did in step 3, adjust the settings for “month” and “date.
Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 27 continued Limiting the volume (A VLS) 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.
28 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 pr eset volume function There are two modes to adjust the volume level.
Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 29 To cancel the Menu mode 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.
30 Tu r ning off the beep sound (BEEP) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. 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.
Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 31 3 Press the . –/+ > button to select “ON” and press the Nx button to confirm. 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.
32 Formatting memory (FORMA T) 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. 1 Press the MENU button.
Other functions 33 Displaying the player information (INFO) Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number and software version can be displayed. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE > 2 Press the .
34 Pr ecautions 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.
Other Information 35 Tr oubleshooting 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.
36 Troubleshooting On the display window Symptom The backlight is not turned on. “ s ” is displayed for a title. On the connection with the computer or supplied software Symptom The software cannot be installed. “USB CONNECT” is not displayed when connecting to the computer with the dedicated USB cable.
Other Information 37 Symptom The number of audio files that can be transferred is limited. (Available recording time is short.) Operation of the Network Walkman becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer. “Failed to authenticate Device/Media” is displayed on the computer screen while connecting the Network Walkman to the computer.
38 Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Message AVLS CANNOT PLAY DATA ACCESS ERROR EXPIRED FILE ERROR HOLD LOW BATT MG ERROR Meaning The volume level exceeds the rated value while the AVLS is enabled.
Other Information 39 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 procedures below to erase data you cannot play.
40 Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement) Interface Headphone: Stereo mini USB Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 80 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) Dynamic range 85 dB or more .
Other Information 41 Glossar y MagicGate Copyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only be.
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.
Other Information 43 Display (Menu mode) FORMAT> (Formatting memory) INFO> (Information) [RETURN] Purpose You can format the built-in flash memory (page 32). You can be displayed information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity and serial number (page 33).
44 A A-B Repeat 19 Accessories 8 ATRAC3 41 ATRAC3plus 41 Audio CDs 6 AVLS (Limiting the volume) 11, 27 B Backlight 31 Battery 9 BEEP (Beep sound) 30 Bit rate 41 C CD (Audio CDs) 6 CD-ROM 8, 12 Clock 2.
Other Information 45 O OpenMG 41 P Playback 14 R Remaining battery indication 9 Repeat 17 Repeat count 21 Reset 35 RETURN 43 S Sentence Repeat 20 Serial Number 8, 33 Shuffle Repeat 17 Skip to the begi.
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