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NW -E3/E5 Operating Instructions Portable IC Audio Player Network W alkman 3-226-937- 11 (1) © 2001 Sony Corporation.
2 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.
3 This manual explains how to operate Network Walkman. For details on how to use the supplied software (OpenMG Jukebox), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. T able of Contents Overview .......................................... 4 What you can do with your Network W alkman .
4 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. 1 Store digital audio files on your computer .
5 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.
6 Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Your Network Walkman comes with the following items. • Network Walkman (1) • LR03 (Size AAA) alkaline battery (1) • Earphones (1) • Headphones/earphones extension cord (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Strap (1) (NW-E3 for U.
7 Getting Started Battery duration About 5 hours*. * The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location. On the remaining battery indication The battery icon in the display changes as shown below. If “ LOW BATT ” is displayed in the display, you need to change the battery.
8 T ransferring songs fr om the computer to Network W alkman (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.
9 Basic Operations Listening to music with Network W alkman 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. 2 Start playback. to i jack Playback stops automatically when the music reaches the end (only when the REPEAT mode is off).
10 Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued) On other operations To Go to the beginning of the next track Go to the beginning of the succeeding tracks Go to the beginning of the actual track.
11 Basic Operations On the display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 13) The following information is displayed according to the display mode. • Elapsed time mode • Title mode • Graphic mode Track number Elapsed time Play status During playback: or is displayed alternately.
12 Sound quality Mega Bass (moderate effect) Mega Bass (strong effect) normal play Advanced Operations Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVLS button.
13 Advanced Operations Changing the display mode You can change the display mode and display the song titles, spectrum analyzer, etc. while in playback or stop mode. Press the DISPLAY button. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes as shown below.
14 Locking the controls (Hold) To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. 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.
15 Other Information Other Information Pr ecautions On installation Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. On the headphones/earphones Road Safety Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.
16 On the connection with the computer and the supplied software Symptom The software cannot be installed. “ CONNECT ” does not appear in the display window when connecting to the computer with the supplied dedicated USB cable.
17 Other Information Symptom The computer does not identify the player when it is connected to the computer. The computer/player does not operate normally when connected. “ Failed to authenticate the portable player ” appears on the display when the player is connected to the computer.
18 To initialize the flash memory If “ FLASH ERR ” appears in the display, there is an error in the data in the built-in flash memory. In this case, connect the Network Walkman to your computer and initialize the flash memory using the OpenMG Jukebox software.
19 Other Information 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.
20 Looking at the contr ols Network Walkman (front) (rear) 1 i (Headphones/earphones) jack (page 9) 2 Display (page 11, 13) 3 PLAYMODE button (page 13) 4 DISPLAY button (page 13) 5 Bx (play/stop) butt.
21 Other Information 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) Sampling frequency response 44.
22 Index A ACCESS 18 actual track 10 Artist name 11, 13 ATRAC3 5, 19 AVLS 12 B Battery 7 beginning of the track 10 Bit rate 11, 19 C CD (compact disc) 4 CD-ROM 6 Check-in 19 Check-out 8, 19 computer 4.
23 Other Information R record 5 remain (battery) 7 repeat 13 reset 16 S SDMI 5 Shuttle switch 10 song title 11, 13 spectrum analyzer 11, 13 succeeding tracks 10 supplied accessories 6, 21 T transferri.
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