3-232-733-11(1) Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions NW-E7/E10 © 2001 Sony Corporation
European regulatory information Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. 92/ 31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: • Residential area • Business district • Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.) For the customers in the Netherlands Voor de Klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.
Table of Contents Overview .......................................... 4 What you can do with your Network Walkman ................ 4 Other features ............................... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking ........................... 6 Step 2: Charging the battery .......... 7 Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman (Check-out) ............... 8 Note on playing back time-limited music(timeout contents) ....... 9 Listening to music with Network Walkman ...........
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. MP3, WAV and Windows Media EMD Services Audio CDs Format files 1 Store digital audio files on your computer. 2 Transfer the files to the Network Walkman. USB connection 3 Listen to your Network Walkman.
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 level can be displayed. • Jog lever: easy to operate. • High speed data transfer using the supplied dedicated USB cable and USB cradle.
Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Your Network Walkman comes with the following items. • Network Walkman (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 Jukebox Operating Instructions (1) • USB cradle (1) About the Serial Number The serial number provided for your device is required for the customer registration.
Step 2: Charging the battery Please charge the built-in battery before using the player. 1 Attach the player to the supplied USB cradle. Getting Started 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 player are all disabled while you connect the player to a computer.
Basic Operations Transferring songs from the computer to Network Walkman (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 time, be sure to install "OpenMG Jukebox" software and NW-E7/E10 driver from the supplied CD-ROM to your computer.
Notes 3 Transfer the music file to Network Walkman (Check-out). For details on how to operate, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. Tip Basic Operations • 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.
Listening to music with Network Walkman 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. to i jack 2 Start playback. 1 Push the jog lever. Playback stops automatically when the music reaches the end (only when the REPEAT mode is off). If playback does not start 2 Press the VOLUME +/– button up or down to adjust the volume. The HOLD switch may be switched on.
On other operations On the display 5 4 Jog lever Slide upwards Push 3 To Operation of the Jog lever Go to the beginning of the next track Slide upwards once. Go to the beginning of the succeding tracks Slide upwards and hold still. Go to the beginning of the actual track Slide downwards once. Go to previous tracks Slide downwards and hold still. Go forward While playback, slide up and hold still. Go backward While playback, slide down and hold still.
Advanced Operations Protecting your hearing (AVLS) Adjusting the sound The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVLS button until the (AVLS) indication lights up in the display. The volume is kept to a moderate level. MEGA BASS/ AVLS button To cancel AVLS Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVLS button until the indication goes off.
Adjusting the playback mode Locking the controls (HOLD) You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways; all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat. To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function.
Other Information Precautions 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 player to malfunction.
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 and recharging a few times. The battery life should return to normal.
Troubleshooting 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 help “Troubleshooting” contents, too.
On charging Symptom Cause/Remedy The battery does not last even when recharged. 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. The battery is quickly exhausted. c When your computer is in standby mode, power is not supplied from the USB, causing the battery to be exhausted quickly. Connect the AC power adapter if this is the case.
Symptom Cause/Remedy The computer/player does not operate normally when connected. c If you are connecting both devices with a USB hub or a USB extension cable, normal operation is not guranteed. Please use only the supplied dedicated USB cable. c If your computer has two or more USB terminals, try other terminals. Cannot check-out. c The dedicated USB cable is not fully plugged in. Disconnect the dedicated USB cable and re-connect it.
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. Bit rate Indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in bps (bit per second).
Looking at the controls (front) 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 (rear) 8 9 0 qa 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 the USB cradle 20
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 * Variable bit rate files are not supported. Bit rate higher than 128 kbps is not guaranteed when you select the sampling rate 32 or 48 kHz.
I Index install 8, 14 Internet (EMD services) 4 A actual track ATRAC3 AVLS 11 5, 19 12 Battery 7 beginning of the track 11 Bit rate 5, 19 4 6 19 8, 18, 19 4, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19 2 6, 7, 8 11, 12, 13, 20 9 E 11 11 H hard drive 5 headphones/earphones 6, 10, 14 HOLD 13 HOLD switch 10, 13, 20 22 10 M 12 4, 19 O online help 16 OpenMG 5, 9, 18, 19 OpenMG Jukebox software 5, 8, 9, 18, 19 playback playback mode previous tracks 10, 16 13 11 R 6 4 G go backward go forward 10, 11 P D earphone
T transferring the songs to Network Walkman 8 troubleshooting 16 U USB cable USB cradle USB driver 6, 8 6, 7, 8 9 V volume 10, 20 W WAV format 4 Other Information 23
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