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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.
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 Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two...
• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
Table of Contents Overview ... 6 What you can do with your Network Walkman ... 6 Other features ... 7 Step 1: Checking the package contents ... 8 Step 2: Inserting the battery ... 9 Locating controls ... 10 Front side ... 10 Rear side ...
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.
• 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 Network Walkman or computer.
Network Walkman. Serial Number Record the serial number. Refer to it whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. The serial number can also be shown in the menu screen (page 33).
Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated. Battery duration * ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours MP3 format: Approximately 50 hours * The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location.
Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side 1 Nx button (page 14, 16 to 17, 19 to 22, 24, 26 to 2 Display (page 11, 18, 43) For details on the display and icons, refer to page 11.
Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 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 2 Repeat mode indication (page 18) The current repeat mode is displayed.
Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman 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 software supplied with this Network Walkman before connecting your Network Walkman to the computer (update programs may be available).
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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 Walkman to the computer directly using the dedicated USB cable.
Listening to music with your Network Walkman 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. Connect the headphones. to i jack Start playback.
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. Track1 Group1 Track2 Track3 Track1 Group2 Track2...
Listening to music with your Network Walkman On other operations Nx button MENU button GROUP/HOLD switch .–/+> button z Tip You can select to the Group mode by setting the GROUP/HOLD switch to Skip to the beginning of the next track/ group* Skip to the beginning of the current track/...
B Advanced Operations Repeat mode There are three types of repeat mode: Track Repeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat. • Track Repeat (Track Rep) This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the following five ways. Track Repeat Operation mode All Repeat All tracks repeatedly Single Repeat Current track repeatedly...
Repeat mode Press the MENU button. The display returns to the normal screen. You can operate each repeat mode you selected, as refer to the below. • Track Rep: see “Playing tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat).” • A-B Rep: see “Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat).”...
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. Nx button REPEAT/SOUND button .–/+> button Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) (page 17).
Repeat mode 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.
Setting the repeat counts You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode. Nx button MENU button .–/+> button Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. R E P E A T M O D E > Press the .–/+>...
Changing the display mode You can view information such as track numbers or titles in the display while music is played or stopped. Change the display mode by operating the .–/+> button in the Menu mode. • Lap Time: Elapsed time display mode The following will be displayed after a music title and artist name are displayed.
Note The display automatically returns to the normal playback screen if you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds. Selecting the group display mode For any menu screen, you can select the group mode by setting the GROUP/HOLD switch to (GROUP).
Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset) Adjusting the Sound quality You can adjust the sound quality of bass and treble parts. Sound quality Emphasis level Bass Treble 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.
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can protect your Network Walkman against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it. GROUP/HOLD switch Set the GROUP/HOLD switch to HOLD. All operation buttons are disabled. If you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, “HOLD”...
B Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME) You can set and display the current time. Nx button MENU button .–/+> button Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. R E P E A T M O D E > Press the .–/+>...
To cancel the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. To display the current time Press the MENU button and hold it. You can display the current time while pressing the button. Notes • If the unit is not used for a long time, your settings of the date and time may be reset.
Limiting the volume (AVLS) 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 MENU button.
Press the Nx button to confirm. “MAN” blinks. Press the .–/+> button to select “SET>.” V O L : S E T > Press the Nx button to confirm. “VOL LO xx”* blinks. * “xx” is the volume level. V O L L O x x Set volume levels of three preset levels: LO, MID, or HI.
Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. Nx button MENU button .–/+> button Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. R E P E A T M O D E > Press the .–/+>...
Changing the backlight setting You can select ON or OFF. Menu Backlight mode Always off Turns on for a few seconds after each operation (or until scrolling is complete) Nx button MENU button .–/+> button To set “ON” Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed.
B Other functions Formatting memory (FORMAT) 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.
Displaying the player information (INFO) Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number and software version can be displayed. Nx button MENU button .–/+> button Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. R E P E A T M O D E > Press the .–/+>...
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing. If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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 “Troubleshooting”...
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Troubleshooting On the display window Symptom The backlight is not turned “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.
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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.
Please consult your nearest Sony dealer. If song cannot be played, you can erase it from the built-in flash memory. For details, refer to “To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory”...
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Message Meaning NO DATA There are no audio files in the built-in flash memory. USB CONNECT Your Network Walkman is connected to the computer. 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.
Note is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not guarantee conversion among other media. OpenMG Copyright protection technology that securely manages music content from the EMD/Audio CD on a personal computer.
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Glossary 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 publicly available, there are various encoders and decoders that are compliant with this standard.
Menu list Press the MENU button to display the menu mode, and then use the .–/+> button (select) and the Nx button (confirm) to change the settings of your Network Walkman. For details about each menu, refer to the pages in parentheses. The menu with a “>” mark will be followed by a detailed-setting screen when you press the Nx button to confirm.