Sony NW-E8P manual

NW -E8P Operating Instructions Portable IC Audio Player Network W alkman 3-231-825- 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. • 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 ransf er the files to the Netw ork W alkman. 3 Listen to your N[...]

5 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 [...]

6 Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Your Network Walkman comes with the following items. • Network Walkman (1) • Attachments (1 for left ear, 1 for right ear) • LR03 (Size AAA) alkaline battery (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Carrying pouch (1) • CD-ROM (OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1) • NW-E8P Operating Instructions (1) • Ope[...]

7 Getting Started Battery duration About 7 hours*. * The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location. On the remaining battery charge indication The battery icon in the display changes as shown below during playback. If “ LOW BATT ” is displayed in the display, you need to change the battery. Note[...]

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

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 Putting the player on your ears continued Notes • Please remove earrings. • If you wear the glasses, remove your glasses before putting on this player and p[...]

10 Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued) 2 Release the HOLD function 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. 3 Start playback If playback does not start Make sure the HOLD function is released. To stop playback Press the Jog lever Bx .[...]

11 Basic Operations On other operations To Go to the beginning of the next track Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks 1) Go to the beginning of the current track Go to previous tracks 1) Go forward 2) Go backward 2) Operation of the Jog lever Press in the FF direction once. Press in the FF direction repeatedly. Press in the REW direction once. [...]

12 Play status During playback: or is displayed alternately. In stop mode: is displayed. While locating tracks: > or . is displayed. While searching a point in a track: M or m is displayed. When you play back songs for more than 15 seconds, a wave pattern is displayed. Track number 4 3 2 1 5 Changing the display mode Press the DISPLAY button whi[...]

13 Advanced Operations 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 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 vo[...]

14 Playback mode all tracks repeatedly current track repeatedly all tracks repeatedly in random order normal Adjusting the playback mode (REPEA T) You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways: all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat. Press the P.MODE button. Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode indication changes as follows: Di[...]

15 Advanced Operations Attaching the attachments If your ears are small and you cannot attach the player correctly, use the supplied attachments. Example for left ear LR 2 Lift its edge and turn it in the direction of the arrow to remove it. 1 Pull the edge of the attachment in the direction of the arrow. To remove the attachment 3 Press the point [...]

16 Other Information Pr ecautions 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. • Remov[...]

17 Other Information 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 softw[...]

18 Troubleshooting (continued) 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. The computer does not identify the player when it is connected to the computer using the d[...]

19 Other Information Other Symptom The player gets warm. The backlight of the display does not light up. Cause/Remedy c Sometimes, during normal conditions, the player becomes slightly warm. c In a bright place, the backlight may not be apparent. Symptom A communication error has occurred. Cause/Remedy c If a communication error occurs, a warning m[...]

20 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. Once you begin initializing the memory of Network Walkman, do not disconnect the USB [...]

21 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[...]

22 Looking at the contr ols Network Walkman (front of the right player) (rear of the left player) 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 P.MODE button (page 14) 9 Ear pad 0 Battery compartment (page[...]

23 Other Information Specifications Recording time Approx. 60 min. (132kbps) Approx. 80 min. (105kbps) Approx. 120 min. (66kbps) Sampling frequency response 44.1kHz Recording format ATRAC3 Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) More than 80dB (excluding 66 kbps) Dynamic range More than 85dB (exclu[...]

24 P playback 10, 12, 14 playback mode 14 previous tracks 11 R record 5 remain (battery) 7, 12, 22 repeat 14 S SDMI 5, 21 Serial number 6 succeeding tracks 11 supplied accessories 6, 23 T transferring 4, 8 to Network Walkman 8 troubleshooting 17 U USB cable 6, 8, 18, 19, 23 USB driver 8, 18 V volume 10, 13, 22 W WAV format 4 Index A ACCESS 20 ATRAC[...]