Sony NW-E103 manual

NW -E103/E105/E107 Network W alkman Por table IC Audio Player © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-595-911- 12 (1) 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. Operating Instructions GB[...]

2 For the customers in the United States Owner’s Record The model number is located on the front and the serial number is located in the battery compartment of the player (see page 8). Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. INFORMATION: Th[...]

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. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 [...]

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. Notice for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or [...]

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 ..... 8 Step 2: Inserting the battery ....................... 9 Locating control[...]

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. 1 Store digital audio files on your computer. 2 Transfer files to your Network Walkman. 3 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. NW-E105: 512MB built-in flash memory, more than 23 hours 30 minutes. NW-E107: 1GB built-in flash [...]

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 file SonicStage Operating Instructions (1) • Quick Start Guide Step 1: Checking the package contents About the Serial Number The serial number provide[...]

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. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach 1 , then 2 as illustrated. Battery duration * ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours MP3 form[...]

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. 3 . –/+ > button (page 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to 33) 4 i (headphone) ja[...]

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. 2 Repeat mode indication (page 18) The current repeat mode is displayed. 3 A[...]

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. Even if the SonicStage software is already installed, you need to install the SonicStage [...]

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. Always connect your Network Walkma[...]

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. When the normal playback mode is selected, playback stops automatically after the last song is pl[...]

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. Tr a c k1 Group1 Tr a c k2 Tr a c k3 Tr a c k1 Tr a c k2 Tr a c k3 Tr a c k1 Tr a c k2 Tr a c k3 Group2 Group3 Tr a c[...]

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. * 2 Fast-forward and fast-rewind speed becom[...]

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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. 3 Press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set the start point (A) while pla[...]

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. z Tip The default repeat counts setting is 2 times for one sentence. But you can change the[...]

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. 3 Press the . –/+ > button to select “Sent[...]

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. The display switches to the selecte[...]

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. Selecting the Sound quality Default settings Sound SOUND 1 SOUND 2 SOUND OFF quality (S1) (S2) (NORMAL SOUND) Bass +1 +3 ±0 Treble ±0 ±0 ±0 Press and hold the REPEAT/ SO[...]

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. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displa[...]

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). Notes • If you store a lot of non-audio data into the built- in flash memory, th[...]

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.” After pressing the . –/+ > button to adjust the “date” setting and pre[...]

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. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE >[...]

28 4 Press the MENU button.[...]

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. Switching to the manual mode 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displa[...]

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. “ON” blinks. BEEP:ON 3 Press the . –/+ > button to select “OFF” and press the N[...]

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. To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the ME[...]

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. The menu screen is displayed. REPEATMODE > 2 Press the . –/+ > but[...]

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 . –/+ > button to select “INFO>” and press the Nx button to confirm. Press t[...]

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. On the headphones Road Safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycli[...]

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. If a problem occurs while connected to your computer, also refer to[...]

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. Your Network Walkman is not recognize[...]

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. O[...]

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. • Your Network Walkman cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats. •[...]

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. 1 Connect your Network Walkman to th[...]

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 (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (67˚F to 95˚F) Power source Size AAA (LR03) alkaline battery Battery life (continuous[...]

Other Information 41 Glossar y 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 pl[...]

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. Because the MP3 encoding algorithm has been made p[...]

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). You can switch to the normal mode by selecting [RETURN] and pressing th[...]

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 26 Computer 6, 12 D DATE-TIME 26 Display 11, 18, 38 Display mode 22 Download 6 E EMD service 6 Explorer (Windows Explorer) 13, 25 Index F Fast-forward [...]

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 beginning of a track 16 SonicStage 12 Sound preset (Digital sound preset) 23 T Time Setting 26 Title 22 Track Repeat 18 Transferring 6, 12 Troubleshooting[...]

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