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Sony Walkman NW-E403 Operating Instructions Manual

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© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-630-434-12(1)
NW-E403/E405/E407
Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 To go to the section you want to read, click the title in the PDF Bookmarks, the title in the “Table of Contents” of the Operating Instructions, or the page in the sentences. © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-630-434-12(1) NW-E403/E405/E407 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 The model number and the serial number are located on the rear 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.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NW-E405 NW-E407 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...

  • Page 4: Notice For Users

    • 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ... 6 What you can do with your Network Walkman ... 6 Other features ... 7 Checking the package contents ... 8 Locating controls ... 9 Front side ... 9 Rear side ... 9 Display ... 10 Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman/...

  • Page 6: Overview

    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.

  • Page 7: Other Features

    • 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.

  • Page 8: Checking The Package Contents

    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 39).

  • Page 9: Locating Controls

    Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side 1 Shuttle switch (pages 17 to 22, 25, 27 to 39) 2 Nx button (pages 14 to 25, 27 to 29, 31 to 39) 3 SEARCH/MENU button (pages 15, 17 to 25, 27 to 29, 31 to 39) 4 Display (pages 10, 15, 22, 26) For details on the display and icons,...

  • Page 10: Display

    Locating controls Display 01:23 1 Text/graphic information display (pages 15, 22) Displays album title, artist name, track number, track name, current date and time (pages 26 to 28, 31), MESSAGE (page 46) and menu. Press the DISPLAY button to switch the display mode (pages 26 to 28).

  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman/ Charging 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).
  • Page 12 Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman/ Charging Connect your Network Walkman to your computer and charge it. Connect the small connector of the dedicated USB cable to the USB jack on the Network Walkman, then the large connector to a USB port on your computer. “USB Connect”...
  • Page 13 On the remaining battery indication The battery icon in the display changes as shown below. The battery power gets low as shown in the battery icon. If “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, you cannot play back with the Network Walkman. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer. Notes •...

  • Page 14: Listening To Music With Your Network Walkman

    Listening to music with your Network Walkman Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before use (page 12) and transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. Note When using Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer. Connect the headphones. headphone jack Start playback.

  • Page 15: Searching For A Song You Want To Listen To (Search)

    Searching for a song you want to listen to (SEARCH) You can search for desired tracks to playback by the following 3 ways. • Search by artist name ( Artist) • Search by album name ( Album) • Search by group* transferred from your computer with the SonicStage software ( Group) * The audio files transferred from your computer with the SonicStage software are always grouped when transferred to the built-in flash memory.

  • Page 16: Example Of Searching

    Listening to music with your Network Walkman Example of searching 1 Display the search menu screen to select “ Artist”. 2 Select “ Artist B” from the artist list. 3 Select “ Album5” from the album list of Artist B. The track list of Album5 is displayed.

  • Page 17: Searching By Artist Name And Playing Back The Song

    Searching by artist name and playing back the song Nx button Shuttle switch to > SEARCH/ MENU button Press the SEARCH/MENU button. The search menu screen is displayed. All Track Artist Album Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “ Artist” and press the Nx button to confirm.

  • Page 18: Searching By Album Name And Playing Back The Song

    Listening to music with your Network Walkman Searching by album name and playing back the song Nx button Shuttle switch to > SEARCH/ MENU button Press the SEARCH/MENU button. The search menu screen is displayed. All Track Artist Album Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “...

  • Page 19: Searching By Group And Playing Back The Song

    Searching by Group and playing back the song Nx button Shuttle switch to > SEARCH/ MENU button Press the SEARCH/MENU button. The search menu screen is displayed. All Track Artist Album Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “ Group” and press the Nx button to confirm.

  • Page 20: On Other Operations

    Listening to music with your Network Walkman On other operations Nx button to > SEARCH/ MENU button Shuttle switch operation Skip to the beginning Rotate the Shuttle switch to >. of the next track* Skip to the beginning Rotate the Shuttle switch to ..

  • Page 21: Advanced Operations

    B Advanced Operations Repeat mode There are 3 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 3 ways. Track Repeat Operation mode Repeat All the songs in the Play Range (coverage of playback) are played back...

  • Page 22: Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Track Repeat)

    Repeat mode Rotate the Shuttle switch to select a desired repeat mode and press the Nx button to confirm. Track Rep A-B Rep Sentence Rep You can choose one mode among “Track Rep”, “A-B Rep”, and “Sentence Rep”. You can operate each repeat mode you selected, as refer to the below.

  • Page 23: 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 Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) (page 21).

  • Page 24: Playing Specified Sentences Repeatedly (Sentence Repeat)

    Repeat mode Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat) This function automatically detects voice data between blank spaces (silent spaces) and repeats the voice data for a set number of counts. This is useful for language-learning material which has no background music. z Tip The default repeat count setting is 2 times for one sentence.

  • Page 25: Setting The Repeat Count

    Setting the repeat count You can set the repeat counts (1-9) for each sentence in Sentence Repeat mode (Sentence Rep). Nx button Shuttle switch to > SEARCH/ MENU button Press and hold the SEARCH/ MENU button for half a second in stop mode.

  • Page 26: Changing The Display Mode

    Changing the display mode You can view various information in the display while music is played or stopped. Change the display mode by pressing the DISPLAY button. There are 4 types of display, and you can set the desired display in the Menu mode (page 27).

  • Page 27: Changing The Display Mode

    Changing the display mode DISPLAY button Press the DISPLAY button while music is played or stopped. (normal display) Property Bubble Clock Note The diagram above shows the order when all the display types are set to on (has check mark) in the Display Screen of the Menu mode.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Treble And Bass (Digital Sound Preset)

    Changing the display mode Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Display Screen>”, and press the Nx button to confirm. Property Lap Meter Clock Set the check marks for “Property”, “Lap Meter”, “Clock”, and “Bubble” screen. 1 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Property”...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Adjusting the Sound quality You can adjust the bass and treble. Sound quality Emphasis level Bass -4 to +3 Treble -4 to +3 You can preset the desired sound quality settings as “Sound 1” and “Sound 2” and select either one while playing music. Nx button Shuttle switch to >...

  • Page 30: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    Locking the controls (HOLD) You can protect your Network Walkman against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it. GROUP Normal HOLD Push the Shuttle switch to the HOLD position. All operation buttons are disabled. If you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, “HOLD”...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Settings Of Your Network Walkman

    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 Shuttle switch to > SEARCH/ MENU button Press and hold the SEARCH/ MENU button for half a second in stop mode.

  • Page 32: Limiting The Volume (Avls)

    Adjusting the current time setting (Date-Time) To cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the previous stage. Press repeatedly to exit menu mode. To display the current time Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until the “Clock”...

  • Page 33: Setting The Volume Using The Preset Volume Function (Volume Mode)

    Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “AVLS>” and press the Nx button to confirm. AVLS ON AVLS OFF Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “AVLS ON” and press the Nx button to confirm. The volume is kept at a moderate level. To change the setting to “OFF”...

  • Page 34: Switching To Manual Mode (Manual Volume)

    Setting the volume using the preset volume function (Volume Mode) Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Volume Mode>” and press the Nx button to confirm. Manual Volume Preset Volume Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Preset Volume>” and press the Nx button to confirm.

  • Page 35: Saving Power Consumption (Power Save Mode)

    Saving power consumption (Power Save Mode) You can set the Network Walkman to Power Save mode to turn off the display automatically when you do not operate the unit for a while (15 seconds). • Normal: is animated while playing back music (Power Save display).

  • Page 36: Turning Off The Beep Sound (Beep)

    Turning off the beep sound (Beep) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. Nx button Shuttle switch to > SEARCH/ MENU button Press and hold the SEARCH/ MENU button for half a second. The menu screen is displayed. Repeat Mode Sound Volume Mode...

  • Page 37: Other Functions

    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.

  • Page 38: Changing The Usb Connection Setting (Usb Bus Powered)

    Changing the USB connection setting (USB Bus Powered) Depending on the computer you are using, if the power supply is insufficient, incomplete data transfer may occur from the computer to your Network Walkman. In this case, setting the USB connection (USB Bus Powered) to “Low-power 100mA”...

  • Page 39: Displaying The Player Information (Information)

    Displaying the player information (Information) Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number and software version can be displayed. Nx button Shuttle switch to > SEARCH/ MENU button Press and hold the SEARCH/ MENU button for half a second in stop mode.

  • Page 40: Other Information

    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.

  • Page 41: When Disposing Of Your Network Walkman

    When disposing of your Network Walkman This Network Walkman has a built-in Lithium-Ion battery. When you dispose of the Network Walkman, be sure to dispose of it properly. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help to remedy the problem prior to consulting 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”...
  • Page 43 Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics. This is not malfunction. • The battery is required to be replaced. c Consult your near Sony dealer. • Battery charging time is not enough. c Charge the battery longer if the USB connection (USB Bus Powered) is set to “Low-power 100mA”...
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting On the connection with the computer or supplied software Symptom The software cannot be installed. “USB Connect” is not displayed when connected to the computer with the dedicated USB cable. Your Network Walkman is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer.
  • Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: Messages

    Please wait for access to complete. This message appears while the built-in flash memory is initiating. 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”...
  • Page 47 Message Meaning MG ERROR An unauthorized distribution file is detected for copyright protection. NO DATA There are no audio files in the built-in flash memory. Your Network Walkman is USB Connect connected to a computer. Icon animates from left to right: Accesses to the built-in flash memory is in progress.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Maximum recording time (Approx.) NW-E403 ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus 4 hr. 10 min. (132 kbps) 2 hr. 10 min. (256 kbps) 5 hr. 20 min. (105 kbps) 8 hr. 40 min. (64 kbps) 8 hr. 30 min. (66 kbps) 11 hr. 40 min. (48 kbps) 2 hr.
  • Page 49 Dimension × × × mm ( 84.9 28.8 13.9 (w/h/d, projecting parts not included) Mass Approx. Supplied accessories Headphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Extension headphone cord (NW-E407 only) (1) Carrying pouch (NW-E407 only) (1) Clip (1) CD-ROM for the SonicStage software, PDF file Operating Instructions, and PDF file SonicStage Operating Instructions (1) Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 50: Glossary

    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.
  • Page 51 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.

  • Page 52: Menu List

    Menu list Press the SEARCH/MENU button for half a second to display the menu mode and use the Shuttle switch (rotate to select) and the Nx button (to 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.

  • Page 53: Index

    Index A-B Repeat Accessories ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus Audio CDs AVLS (Limiting the volume) Beep sound Bit rate CD (Audio CDs) CD-ROM 8, 11 Charging Clock 26, 31 Computer 6, 11, 12 Date-Time Display 10, 15, 22, 26 Display mode Download EMD service Explorer (Windows Explorer) 13, 30 Fast-forward...
  • Page 54 Index OpenMG Play Range 15-21 Playback Power Save Mode Remaining battery indication Repeat Repeat count Reset Search 15-19 SEARCH/MENU button 15-25, 27-29, 31-39 Sentence Repeat Serial Number Shuffle Repeat Skip to the beginning of a track SonicStage Sound preset (Digital sound preset) Time Setting Track Repeat Transferring...
  • Page 55 Sony Corporation...

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