Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NW-E013 / E015 / E016 / E013F / E015F / E016F ©2007 Sony Corporation 3-093-019-12 (1)
To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to Table of Contents, HOME Menu List, or Index. Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual. Jumps to the home menu list Find what you are looking for from a list of the option items in the player’s menu. Jumps to the index Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual.
Single Page Pages are displayed one at a time. When you scroll, the display changes to a previous or succeeding page. Continuous Pages are displayed as a continuous roll of pages. When you scroll, the previous and next pages scroll up or down continuously. Continuous - Facing Two pages are displayed side by side with each pair part of a continuous roll of pages. When you scroll, the previous and next pairs of pages scroll up or down continuously. Facing Two pages are displayed side by side.
Playing Songs Playing lists of songs created in SonicStage (Playlists).....................................................................13 Playing songs from 100 favorite songs (Favorite 100)..............................................................15 Playing songs from albums recently transferred (Recent Transfers).............................16 Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle)........................................
Listening to FM Radio...................... 59 Table of Contents Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations............................................ 63 Menu Setting the Reception (Scan Sens)............64 Changing the Monaural/Stereo (Mono/Auto)................................................... 65 Index Listening to FM Radio (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) 1 Switching to the FM tuner.......................59 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (FM Auto Preset).........................
/HOME button (Intelligent Shuffle).................. 17 *1 5 of the 7 icons appear in the display with the current selection in the center. The current icon changes depending on the function you use. By pressing the / button, you can select an icon and press the button to confirm. (Search)................................... 21 Song................................................. 21 Artist............................................... 22 Album.............................................
Please check the accessories in the package. CD-ROM*1 (1) - SonicStage software - Operation Guide (PDF file) Precautions (1) Troubleshooting (1) *1 Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player. About the serial number The serial number provided for this player is required for the customer registration. The number is shown on the rear of the player. You can also check the serial number on this player ( page 55).
Table of Contents Parts and Controls Front Menu Index Headphones Strap hole This is used to attach a strap (sold separately). RESET button Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc ( page 74). PLAY MODE/SOUND*1 button Switches the play mode ( page 27). Press and hold this button to change the sound quality setting ( page 28). VOL +*2/– button Adjusts the volume.
Table of Contents Menu *1 button Starts song playback. When starting playback, appears in the display, and if the button is pressed again, appears and playback pauses. When a menu appears on the display, use this button to confirm the item of the menu. To turn off the power When you pause song playback or FM reception (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) by pressing the button, after a few seconds, “POWER OFF” appears and the display goes off automatically, then the player enters Sleep status.
Table of Contents Rear Menu Index HOLD switch You can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it. By sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow (), all operation buttons are disabled. If you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, “HOLD” appears in the display. If you slide the HOLD switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released.
When selecting Jacket Mode OFF Cover art display Displays the cover art (jacket picture) of an album after you register the cover art and transfer songs from SonicStage. You can set the cover art to not display ( page 40). For details on how to register cover art, refer to SonicStage Help. Playing status indication Displays the current play mode (: playback, : pause, (): fastrewinds (fast-forwards), (): skips to the beginning of the current (or next) song).
Playing Songs The transferred songs on the player are played back. “All Songs” is set for the play mode by default. Table of Contents Playing Songs (All Songs) Menu /HOME button button / button Index Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select (All Songs), and then press the button to confirm. Playback starts from the last song you listened to. If you did not play any song, playback starts from the beginning.
Playing Songs You can play lists of songs (Playlists) created in SonicStage, such as your 100 favorite songs and albums recently transferred. Table of Contents Playing Lists of Songs (Playlist Select) Menu /HOME button button / button Index Notes (Search) and (Jacket Search) do not appear When (Playlist Select) is selected, in the HOME menu. You cannot change the order of songs in the playlist in the “Sort” menu ( page 36).
Playing Songs Continued Index You can change the play mode to random, repeat, etc., by pressing the PLAY MODE/ SOUND button ( page 27). To stop playback of the playlist and then start playing songs other than the playlist, press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears and select (All Songs), and then press the button to play.
Playing Songs A playlist created automatically by SonicStage is played back. When connected to SonicStage, the 100 most frequently-played songs on the player are updated and appear in descending order by how many times they have been played. Press the / button to select (Playlist Select), and then Index press the button to confirm. The list of playlists appears. Menu Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears.
Playing Songs You can play albums transferred most recently. Table of Contents Playing songs from albums recently transferred (Recent Transfers) Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. (Playlist Select), and then Menu Press the / button to select “Recent Transfers,” and then Index Press the / button to select press the button to confirm. The list of playlists appears. press the button to confirm. Playback starts from the last song you listened to.
Playing Songs The player offers 4 different random modes (also known as shuffle play). Menu /HOME button button Table of Contents Playing Songs in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle) / button Index Notes The play mode automatically switches to the shuffle mode during “Intelligent Shuffle.” The display does not change to the one you set as “Display Mode” during “Intelligent Shuffle” ( page 38). Cover art does not appear during “Intelligent Shuffle.
Playing Songs (Artist Link Shuffle) The player randomly selects an artist, searches similar genre songs to the selected artist (Artist Link Shuffle), and plays them in random order. Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select (Intelligent Shuffle), and then press the button to confirm. The “Intelligent Shuffle” mode menu appears. Press the / button to select “Artist Link Shuffle,” and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Songs (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all transferred songs of that year in random order. Menu Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Table of Contents Playing songs released in the same year in random order Press the / button to select Press the / button to select “Time Machine Shuffle,” and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Songs The player randomly selects songs from all transferred songs and plays them in random order for a specified duration (between 1 and 99 minutes). Press the / button to select Press the / button to select “Sports Shuffle,” and then press the button to confirm. The screen to select the playback time appears. Press the / button to select the playback time, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Songs You can search for songs by title of songs, artist, albums, and genre, etc. Menu /HOME button button Table of Contents Searching for Songs (Search) / button Index Searching for songs by song name (Song) The list of songs is displayed in alphabetical order, numerical order, or in some other order. Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select button to confirm.
Playing Songs The list of artists is displayed in alphabetical order, numerical order, or in some other order. Press the / button to select button to confirm. (Search), and then press the button to confirm. The artist list appears. Press the / button to select an artist, and then press the button to confirm. The album list for the selected artist appears. Press the / button to select an album, and then press the button to confirm.
Playing Songs The list of albums is displayed in alphabetical order, numerical order, or in some other order. Press the / button to select button to confirm. (Search), and then press the button to confirm. The album list appears. Press the / button to select an album, and then press the button to confirm. The song list for the selected album appears. Press the / button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm. The song you selected starts playback.
Playing Songs Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. button to confirm. (Search), and then press the Menu Press the / button to select Table of Contents Searching for songs by genre (Genre) Press the / button to select “Genre>,” and then press the Index button to confirm. The genre list appears. Press the / button to select a genre, and then press the button to confirm. The artist list for the selected genre appears.
Playing Songs Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. button to confirm. (Search), and then press the Menu Press the / button to select Table of Contents Searching for songs by release year (Release Year) Press the / button to select “Release Year>,” and then press Index the button to confirm. The release year list appears. Press the / button to select a year, and then press the button to confirm. The artist list for the selected release year appears.
Playing Songs /HOME button button Notes (Jacket The song order is always listed in the album order when you search songs by Search). If no cover arts have been registered, a preinstalled image in the player appears. Cover art you register for playlist or song does not appear on the player. When “Jacket Search” is activated during playback of songs, the song of “All Songs” stops playing back. Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears.
Playing Songs The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. Menu PLAY MODE/SOUND button Table of Contents Changing the Play Mode (PLAY MODE) Index Press the PLAY MODE/SOUND button repeatedly to select the desired play mode. List of play modes Play mode type/Icon Description Normal/No icon All transferred songs after the current song are played once.
Settings Index Selecting the sound quality (Equalizer • Clear Bass) You can select preset sound quality settings from either “Equalizer” or “Clear Bass.” Default settings Sound quality (Indication) Sound 1 ( 1) Sound 2 ( 2) Sound OFF (None) Equalizer EQ Custom (0, 0, 0, 0, 0) +1 EQ Custom (0, 0, 0, 0, 0) +3 Off Clear Bass (bass) Menu You can preset 2 sound quality settings and switch between them during playback or in pause mode by pressing the PLAY MODE/SOUND button.
Settings You can set your desired sound quality for each of “Sound1” and “Sound2,” according to the music genre, etc. Menu /HOME button button Table of Contents Changing the sound quality (Equalizer) / button Index Note You cannot change the sound quality while using the FM tuner (NW-E013F/E015F/ E016F only). Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm.
Settings Description EQ Heavy EQ Pop EQ Jazz EQ Unique Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound. Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that a small sound can be listened easily. EQ Custom Notes If the sound quality setting you choose is distorted when you turn up the volume, turn it down.
Settings You can preset the value of “Clear Bass” (bass) and 5 bands “Equalizer” as “Sound1” or “Sound2” while looking at the player’s screen. Menu /HOME button button Table of Contents Setting the EQ Custom values / button Index Notes If the “EQ Custom” value is set in “Equalizer” of the Setting menu, the “EQ Custom” setting is applied to the sound. You cannot set the “EQ Custom” values while using the FM tuner (NW-E013F/E015F/ E016F only).
Settings Custom,” and then press the button to confirm. The slider of “Clear Bass” appears highlighted. “Clear Bass” can be set to any of 4 sound levels. Press the / button to select the “Equalizer” value, and then press the button to confirm. To return to the previous menu Press the /HOME button. Index press the button to confirm. The slider of “Equalizer” appears highlighted. “Equalizer” can be set to any of 7 sound levels.
Settings You can select from “VPT Studio,” “VPT Live,” “VPT Club” or “VPT Arena” to make the sound even more vibrant. Menu /HOME button button Table of Contents Making the Sound More Vibrant (VPT) / button Index Note This setting cannot be made while using the FM tuner (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only). Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm.
Settings “Clear Stereo” enables individual left and right digital processing of the sound. Menu /HOME button button Table of Contents Listening with Clear Stereo Sound (Clear Stereo) / button Index Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Clear Stereo>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings /HOME button button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “Dynamic Normalizer>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the setting, and then press the button to confirm. D.
Settings You can set the song order by Album order, Albums by artist order, Artist order, Genre order or Release year order. Table of Contents Changing the Song Order (Sort) Menu /HOME button button / button Index Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Sort>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings Setting item/Icon Description Menu Index Sort Album (Album order)/ Songs appear in album order. In the album, songs appear in song number order. In Folder mode, songs are skipped by album. (Default setting) Sort Artist/Album (Albums Songs appear in album order by artist. In the album, by artist order)/ songs appear in song number order. In Folder mode, songs are skipped by album. Sort Artist (Artist order)/ Songs appear in artist order.
Settings Table of Contents Changing the Display Mode (Display Mode) You can change the display for play or pause mode. Menu /HOME button button / button Index Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Display Mode>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings Table of Contents Menu List of display types Basic: The basic display (Default setting) Property: Song information Displays the current play mode, the current category* number/total category* number of the playback range, the current song number/total song number of the playback range, (VPT (Clear Stereo icon, page 34), icon, page 33), codec (audio format), and bit rate. * Changes according to the category set by the song order ( page 36).
Settings (Jacket Mode) / button Notes If no cover arts have been registered, a preinstalled image in the player appears. Cover art you register for playlist or song does not appear on the player. Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Jacket Mode>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings Index /HOME button button / button Setting to a Manual Volume (Manual Volume) Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. Menu There are 2 modes to adjust the volume level. Manual Volume (Default setting): Press the VOL +/– button to adjust the volume level from 0 to 30. Preset Volume: Press the VOL +/– button to select the volume level to any of 3 preset levels: “Low,” “Mid,” or “High.
Settings Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Menu Press the / button to select Table of Contents Setting a Preset Volume (Preset Volume) Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then Press the / button to select “Volume Mode>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “Preset Volume,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Menu Press the / button to select Table of Contents Setting a Preset Volume value Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then Press the / button to select “Volume Mode>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “ Edit>” displayed under “Preset Volume,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings /HOME button button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “AVLS>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “AVLS ON,” and then press the button to confirm. The volume is kept at a moderate level.
Settings You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. “Beep ON” is set by default. Menu /HOME button button Table of Contents Turning Off the Beep Sound (Beep) / button Index Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings You can set the current time by adjusting it manually or by synchronizing the time with a device connected to the player, such as a computer, etc. Table of Contents Setting the Current Time (Set Date-Time) Menu /HOME button button / button Index Selecting the current time setting Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm.
Settings Table of Contents To return to the previous menu Press the /HOME button. To display the current time You can display the current time in either of the following ways: Menu Set “Clock” in “Changing the Display Mode (Display Mode)” ( page 38). While the HOLD function is activated, press any button. Hint Notes If the player is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to be reset.
Settings Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Menu Press the / button to select Table of Contents Setting the current time manually Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and Press the / button to select “Date-Time>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “Set Date-Time>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings You can select the date format displayed for the current time ( page 46) from among year/month/day, day/month/year, and month/day/year. Table of Contents Setting the Date Format (Date Disp Type) Menu /HOME button button / button Index Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings You can select the time format displayed for the current time ( page 46) from either a “Time 24h” or “Time 12h” display. Table of Contents Setting the Time Format (Time Disp Type) Menu /HOME button button / button Index Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings (USB Bus Powered) Index /HOME button button / button Note You cannot set this during the USB connection. Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. Menu Depending on how you are using the computer, if the power supply (USB Bus Power) is insufficient, incomplete data transfer may occur from the computer to the player.
Settings /HOME button button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “Power Save Mode>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the power save setting, and then press the button to confirm.
Settings You can set the display contrast to one of 15 levels. “0” is set by default. Menu /HOME button button Table of Contents Setting the Contrast of the display (Contrast) / button Index Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings You can set the display brightness to one of 7 levels. “6” is set by default. Menu /HOME button button Table of Contents Setting the Brightness of the display (Brightness) / button Index Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press and hold the / button to select then press the button to confirm. (Settings), and Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings Information such as model name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number, and firmware version can be displayed. Table of Contents Displaying the Player Information (Information) Menu /HOME button button / button Index Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Advanced Settings>,” and then press the button to confirm.
Settings You can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete the music songs you have transferred to the player. Table of Contents Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset All Settings) Menu /HOME button button / button Index Note This function is only available in pause mode. Press and hold the /HOME button in pause mode until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm.
Settings Index /HOME button button / button Notes This function is only available in pause mode. When the remaining battery is low, you cannot format the player. Charge the battery before formatting. Press and hold the /HOME button in pause mode until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. Menu You can format the built-in flash memory of the player.
Settings To return to the previous menu Press the /HOME button. Menu Note Table of Contents To cancel the operation Select “Cancel” in step and press the button to confirm. Do not format the built-in flash memory of the player using Windows Explorer.
Listening to FM Radio (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) Menu You can listen to FM radio. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before using the player ( page 66), and connect the headphones to the headphone jack. Table of Contents Listening to FM Radio 1 Switching to the FM tuner Index /HOME button button / button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select button to confirm. The FM tuner screen appears.
Listening to FM Radio (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) When you press the () button while the player is in the Sleep status, the previous (or next) preset number or frequency is selected. At that time, the sound is not output, regardless of the VOL +/- button. 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (FM Auto Preset) You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area automatically by selecting “FM Auto Preset.
Listening to FM Radio (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) Index To stop automatic presetting Select “Cancel” in step and press the button to confirm. To return to the previous menu Press the /HOME button. If several unnecessary stations are received If interference is prevalent or reception is too sensitive, change the reception setting ( page 64) to “Scan Sens Low.” 3 Selecting broadcast stations There are 2 ways (manual or preset tuning) to select broadcast stations. Normal (preset tuning) P20 90.
Listening to FM Radio (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) and above and below. To Operation Select the previous frequency Press the button briefly. Press the button briefly. * By pressing and hold the () button during FM reception, the previous (or next) broadcast station is found. If the broadcast station is receivable, the reception is accepted. If interference is prevalent or reception is too sensitive, change the reception setting ( page 64) to “Scan Sens Low.
Listening to FM Radio (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) You can preset broadcast stations that “FM Auto Preset” misses ( page 60). Menu /HOME button button Table of Contents Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations / button Index Select the desired frequency by the manual tuning mode ( page 62). Press and hold the button. The frequency you select in step is preset and the preset number appears to the left of the frequency. Hint You can preset up to 30 stations (P01 to P30).
Listening to FM Radio (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) Menu When you select stations using the “FM Auto Preset” function ( page 60) or “Manual Tuning” ( page 61), the FM receiver may receive many unwanted broadcast stations because the reception is too sensitive. In this case, set the reception to “Scan Sens Low.” “Scan Sens High” is set by default. Table of Contents Setting the Reception (Scan Sens) /HOME button button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears.
Listening to FM Radio (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) /HOME button button Press and hold the /HOME button until the HOME menu appears. Press the / button to select the button to confirm. (Settings), and then press Press the / button to select “Mono/Auto>,” and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select “Mono,” and then press the button to confirm. To return to the automatic setting Select “Auto” in step and press the button to confirm.
Advanced Features The battery power gets low as shown in the battery icon. If “LOW BATTERY” appears, you cannot operate with the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. Notes Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 95 ºF). The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times. This number differs, depending on the conditions under which you use the player.
Advanced Features By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time. Adjust the brightness of the screen Setting “Brightness” to the lowest setting reduces battery use while the display is on ( page 54).
Advanced Features Table of Contents What are Format and Bit Rate? WMA: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a common audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format with smaller file size. ATRAC: ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) is a general term used to refer to ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus formats.
Advanced Features Index If you import a song from a CD to SonicStage at a low bit rate, you cannot improve the song’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the song from SonicStage to the player. Menu Note Table of Contents What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer songs on the player.
Advanced Features For songs to be played without pauses, you must import all the songs on a single album without pauses at one time to the SonicStage software in the same ATRAC format. Index Note Menu If you import songs to SonicStage in ATRAC format and transfer them to the player, you can play them on the player continuously, without pauses between the songs.
Advanced Features Song information of some CDs may not be able to retrieved from the Internet. For songs that are not in the Internet database, you can manually enter and edit song information in SonicStage. For details on editing song information, see SonicStage Help.
Advanced Features Menu You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the player by transferring it from your computer with Windows Explorer. If the player is connected to the computer, the built-in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as “WALKMAN” or “Removable Disk.” Table of Contents Storing Data Other than Audio Files Notes Index Do not use SonicStage while using Windows Explorer to interact with the built-in flash memory of the player.
Advanced Features Download the update program to your computer from the web sites. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the update program. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s firmware. Firmware update is complete. Index For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.
Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 2 Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored data and settings on the player may be deleted. 3 4 Check for information about the issue in SonicStage Help.
Troubleshooting Noise is generated. An apparatus emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player. When using such apparatus as mobile phones, keep them away from the player. Audio data from CDs, etc., is damaged. Connect the player to the computer and delete any songs generating noise using SonicStage, and then import and transfer them to the player again. When importing audio data, close any other applications to avoid data damage. Buttons do not work.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery is insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to the computer ( page 66). Menu The player cannot format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient. Charge the battery connecting to the computer ( page 66). Table of Contents Operation (continued) Display Cause/Remedy “” appears for a title. Characters that cannot appear on the player are involved.
Troubleshooting The SonicStage software cannot be installed. The computer’s operating system software is not compatible with SonicStage. See the system requirements ( page 96). All Windows applications are not closed. If you start the installation while other programs are running, an error may occur. This is especially true for programs that require significant system resources, such as virus-protection software. There is not enough free space on the hard disk of your computer.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Index Continued Menu SonicStage does not start Your computer’s system environment has changed, up. perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating system. Some functions are When you do not log on your computer as an restricted on SonicStage. administrator, some functions are restricted. Make sure to log on your computer as an administrator.
Troubleshooting Audio data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. The player’s USB connector is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly. Make sure that “DATA ACCESS” or “USB CONNECT” appears on the display. Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it. There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory. Connect the player to the computer and delete any unnecessary songs using SonicStage to increase free space on the player.
Troubleshooting Cause/Remedy The player becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer. A USB hub or USB extension cable is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub or dedicated USB extension cable may not work. Connect the player directly to a USB port on your computer. Menu Symptom Table of Contents Connection with the computer/SonicStage (continued) FM Tuner (NW-E013F/E015F/E016F only) Cause/Remedy You cannot hear the FM broadcast well.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents Messages Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Remedy ACCESS This message appears after disconnecting the player from the computer, starting “Reset All Settings” ( page 56) or resetting the player ( page 74). The volume level exceeds the rated value while “AVLS” is enabled. This is not an error message. Wait until the message disappears.
Troubleshooting The file cannot be read. Transfer the normal audio The file is not normal. file back to the computer and then format the player. For details, see “To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory” ( page 84). The built-in flash memory Format the player using was formatted on a the “Format” menu. For computer. details, see “To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory” ( page 84).
Troubleshooting Meaning PRESET FULL 30 broadcast stations are already preset. UPDATE ERROR USB CONNECT Continued Index SYSTEM ERROR You can preset up to 30 broadcast stations. If you want to preset more stations, delete unwanted stations first ( page 63), then preset the stations you want. This is not an error. Wait You connected the player to a device, other until the message disappears.
Troubleshooting Connect the player to the computer, and start SonicStage. 3 If the problem persists, transfer all data without problems back to the computer using SonicStage while the player is connected to the computer. 4 Disconnect the player from the computer and then format the built-in flash memory using the “Format” menu ( page 57).
Troubleshooting To uninstall the supplied software from your computer, follow the procedure below. Menu Click “Start”– “Control Panel.”*1 Table of Contents Uninstalling SonicStage Double-click “Add/Remove Programs.” *2 then click “Remove.”*3 Follow the on-screen instruction(s) and restart your computer. The uninstallation is completed when the computer has restarted. *1 “Settings” – “Control Panel” in the case of Windows 2000 Professional.
Additional Information Menu Index Continued Table of Contents Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives According to the EU Directive related to product safety, EMC and R&TTE, the manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Additional Information Table of Contents Precautions On safety Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a player to malfunction or damage. Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. The player may become discolored, distorted or damaged. Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
Additional Information Table of Contents – Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact. On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time. On the headphones Road safety Avoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume.
Additional Information Menu When using a strap (sold separately), be careful to avoid hooking it on objects you pass by. Furthermore be careful not to swing the player by the strap to avoid bumping people. Refrain from using the player according to the in-flight announcements during take off or landing in an aircraft. Table of Contents On the use On the LCD On cleaning Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as cleaning cloth for eyeglasses.
Additional Information The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the player or computer. Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the player may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: – The capacity of the connected player. – The player is not functioning normally.
Additional Information This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. Program ©2007 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2007 Sony Corporation Index ® Menu SonicStage and the SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Additional Information Table of Contents Specifications Audio compression technology (supported bit rates and sampling frequency*1) Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.) The approximate times are based on a transferred 4-minute ATRAC, MP3 or Linear-PCM format song. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from ATRAC, MP3 or Linear-PCM format. NW-E013/E013F NW-E015/E015F Bit rate Songs Time Songs Time 48 kbps 685 45 hr. 40 min. 1,350 90 hr. 00 min.
Additional Information Time 2,700 180 hr. 00 min. 64 kbps 2,000 133 hr. 20 min. 66 kbps 2,000 133 hr. 20 min. 96 kbps 1,350 90 hr. 00 min. 128 kbps 1,000 66 hr. 40 min. 132 kbps 1,000 66 hr. 40 min. 160 kbps 820 54 hr. 40 min. 192 kbps 685 45 hr. 40 min. 256 kbps 515 34 hr. 20 min. 320 kbps 410 27 hr. 20 min. 352 kbps 375 25 hr. 00 min. 1,411 kbps (Linear-PCM) 94 6 hr. 10 min.
Additional Information Table of Contents Charging time USB-based charging Approx.
Additional Information Not supported by the following environments: – Personally constructed computers or operating systems – An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system – Multi-boot environment – Multi-monitor environment – Macintosh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Index We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.
Additional Information B Battery....................................66, 67, 95 Beep (Beep sound)........................... 45 Bit rate.......................................... 68, 93 Brightness.......................................... 54 C Clear Bass.......................................... 28 Clear Stereo....................................... 34 Clock.................................................. 39 Computer...................................... 3, 96 Contrast.................................
Additional Information P Playback......................................... 9, 11 Playback Range................................. 27 Playlists.............................................. 13 Playlist Select................................. 6, 13 PLAY MODE.................................... 27 Power........................................9, 67, 76 Power Save Mode.............................. 52 Preset Volume............................. 42, 43 Preset tuning.....................................