Sony NW-E7 manual

Operating Instructions Portable IC Audio Player Network W alkman 3-232-733- 11 (1) © 2001 Sony Corporation NW -E7/E10[...]

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. • In no event will Sony be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising [...]

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 Other features ...........................[...]

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 . 2 T ransfer the files to the Netw ork W alkman. 3 Listen to your Ne[...]

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-E7: Select record time: up to 60 min., 80 min., 120 min.* NW-E10: Select record time: up to 120 min., 160 min., 240 min.* • Back light LCD screen: song numbers and volume l[...]

6 Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Your Network Walkman comes with the following items. • Network Walkman (1) • USB cradle (1) • Earphones (1) • USB cable (1) • AC power adaptor (for the supplied USB cradle) (1) • Carrying pouch (1) • CD-ROM (OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1) • NW-E7/E10 Operating Instructions (1) • OpenMG Ju[...]

7 Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery Please charge the built-in battery before using the player. Also use the AC adaptor as described below when you connect the player to an AC wall outlet. You can use the player while charging it. Please note, however, that playback (page 10) causes charging to be interrupted. The control buttons on the [...]

8 USB cradle Display Access lamp Basic Operations T ransferring songs fr om the computer to Network W alkman (Check-out) 1 Install the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software and import digital audio files to OpenMG Jukebox. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating instructions. Note Before connecting the player to your computer for the first ti[...]

9 Basic Operations Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the player from the USB cradle during the access lamp is flashing. This may cause the data being transferred to be broken. • Do not connect more than two USB devices to your computer. Normal operation will not be guaranteed. • Use of this player with a USB hub or a USB exten[...]

10 Listening to music with Network W alkman Please charge 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). If playback does n[...]

11 Basic Operations On other operations To Go to the beginning of the next track Go to the beginning of the succeding tracks Go to the beginning of the actual track Go to previous tracks Go forward Go backward Operation of the Jog lever Slide upwards once. Slide upwards and hold still. Slide downwards once. Slide downwards and hold still. While pla[...]

12 Adjusting the sound Emphasizing the bass sound (MEGA BASS) Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. Press the MEGA BASS/AVLS button. Each time you press the MEGA BASS/AVLS button, the MEGA BASS indication changes as follows: BASS 1 B BASS 2 B (none) Display indication BASS 1 BASS 2 none Note If th[...]

13 Advanced Operations Adjusting the playback mode You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways; all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat. Press the PLAY MODE button. Each time you press the PLAY MODE button, the play mode indication changes as follows: PLAY MODE button Display indication F F 1 SHUF none To cancel the playback mode Press the PL[...]

14 Other Information Pr ecautions On safety • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN jack. • Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the USB cradle with other metallic objects. On power sources • Use only the AC power adaptor and USB cradle supplied with this player. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since this may cause the pl[...]

15 Other Information Notes on the rechargeable battery • Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor for charging. • The charging time may vary depending on the battery condition. • When a rechargeable battery is charged for the first time or charged after a long period of disuse, battery life may be shorter than usual. Repeat discharging an[...]

16 T r oubleshooting 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 hel[...]

17 Other Information On charging Symptom The battery does not last even when recharged. The battery is quickly exhausted. Cause/Remedy c If you use the player where the temperature is below 0 ° C (32 ° F), the battery does not function. c You need to replace the battery. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer. c When your computer is in standby [...]

18 Symptom The computer/player does not operate normally when connected. Cannot check-out. There are only a few songs I can check-out. (The recordable time is short.) Cannot check-in. Check-in starts automatically when the player is connected to the computer. Cause/Remedy c If you are connecting both devices with a USB hub or a USB extension cable,[...]

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. Bi[...]

20 1 2 3 4 5 6 Looking at the contr ols 1 i (Headphones/earphones) jack (page 10) 2 Display (page 11) 3 PLAY MODE button (page 13) 4 Jog lever (page 10) 5 VOLUME+/ – button (page 10) 6 MEGA BASS/AVLS button (page 12) 7 Access lamp (page 8) 8 HOLD switch (page 13) 9 Strap hole for attaching the strap 0 Reset button (page 16) qa Connection part for[...]

21 Other Information Specifications Recording time NW-E7: Approx. 60 min. (132kbps) Approx. 80 min. (105kbps) Approx. 120 min. (66kbps) NW-E10: Approx. 120min. (132kbps) Approx. 160 min. (105kbps) Approx. 240 min. (66kbps) Sampling frequency response 44.1kHz Recording format ATRAC3 MP3; Bit rate*: 32 – 256 kbps Sampling rate: 32/44.1/48 kHz * Var[...]

22 Index A actual track 11 ATRAC3 5, 19 AVLS 12 B Battery 7 beginning of the track 11 Bit rate 5, 19 C CD (compact disc) 4 CD-ROM 6 Check-in 19 Check-out 8, 18, 19 computer 4, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19 copyright 2 cradle (USB cradle) 6, 7, 8 D display 11, 12, 13, 20 driver (USB) 9 E earphones 6 EMD services 4 G go backward 11 go forward 11 H hard dri[...]

23 Other Information T transferring the songs to Network Walkman 8 troubleshooting 16 U USB cable 6, 8 USB cradle 6, 7, 8 USB driver 9 V volume 10, 20 W WAV format 4[...]

24 Printed in Japan Sony Corporation[...]