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Summary of Contents for Sony NW-E53/E73
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
2-349-524-11(1) Portable IC Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. NW-E53/E73 © 2004 Sony Corporation... -
Page 2: Note On Installation
• 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 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contente Overview ... 4 What you can do with your Network Walkman ... 4 Other features ... 5 Step 1: Checking the package contents ... 6 Step 2: Inserting the battery ... 7 Locating controls ... 8 Front side ... 8 Rear side ... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview What you can do with your Network Walkman First, you need to install the “SonicStage” software into your computer (MP3 File Manager software is pre-installed in your Network Walkman). You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy. Store digital audio files on your computer. -
Page 5: 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 6: Step 1: Checking The Package Contents
The number is on the rear side of your Network Walkman. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. _____________________ Serial Number... -
Page 7: Step 2: Inserting The Battery
Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert the size AAA (LR03) 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. -
Page 8: Locating Controls
Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side 1 Strap hole for attaching the strap 2 REPEAT/SOUND button (page 16 to 18, 20) 3 MENU button (page 15, 18 to 19, 21, 23 to 31) You can switch to the Time display by pressing the MENU button for a while. -
Page 9: Display
Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page Displays track number, track name, current date and time (page 19 to 25), MESSAGE (page 11, 36) 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 16) The current repeat mode is displayed. -
Page 10: Basic Operations
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). -
Page 11: Note On Playing Songs With A Limited Playing Period (Timeout Contents)
Notes • The ACCESS lamp blinks while your Network Walkman accesses the computer. • Do not disconnect the USB cable when the ACCESS lamp is blinking. 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. -
Page 12: Listening To Music With Your Network Walkman
Listening to music with your Network Walkman Please insert the battery before use (see page 7). Note When using Network Walkman, be sure do disconnect it from the computer. Connect the headphones. Start playback. 1 Press the Nx button. 2 Press the HOLD switch z Tip If your Network Walkman is not operated for 5... -
Page 13: What Is The Group Function
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... -
Page 14: On Other Operations
Listening to music with your Network Walkman On other operations Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) (+/>) (./–) z Tip You can switch to the Group mode by pressing the Group mode button. Nx button Skip to the beginning of the next track/group* Skip to the beginning of the current track/... -
Page 15: Advanced Operations
B Advanced Operations Repeat mode There are three types of repeat mode: Track Repeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat. • Track Repeat (TRK Rep) This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the following five ways. Operation Track Repeat mode All Repeat All tracks repeatedly Current track repeatedly Single Repeat... -
Page 16: Playing The Tracks Repeatedly (Track Repeat)
Repeat mode Notes • The display automatically returns to the normal playback screen if you do not operate any button for 60 seconds. • When there is no audio files in the built-in flash memory, you cannot set any repeat mode. •... -
Page 17: Playing Specified Sentences Repeatedly (Sentence Repeat)
Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) (page 15). Press the Nx button to start playback. Press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set the start point (A) while playing back. “B” blinks. B 0 1 Press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set the end point (B). “A B”... -
Page 18: Setting The Repeat Counts
Repeat mode Press the Nx button to start playback. Press the REPEAT/SOUND button to place the setting point during playback. The Network Walkman detects spoken sections and non-spoken sections from the set point, and Sentence Repeat starts. (The spoken section is repeated once (during detection), and the setting is counted.) Notes •... -
Page 19: Changing The Display Mode
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 Shuttle switch in the Menu mode. • Lap Time: Elapsed time display mode The following will be displayed after a music title and artist name are displayed. -
Page 20: Selecting The Group Display Mode
Changing the display mode 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 mode, you can select the group display by pressing the GROUP button. GROUP button To cancel the group mode Press the GROUP button in the group mode screen. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Sound Quality
Adjusting the sound quality You can adjust the sound quality of bass and treble parts. Sound quality Emphasis level Bass -4 to +3 Treble -4 to +3 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. -
Page 22: 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. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. All operation buttons are disabled. If you press buttons while the HOLD switch is on, “HOLD”... -
Page 23: Network Walkman
B Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman Adjusting the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer’s built-in clock If the function is set to “ON,” the time setting of your Network Walkman is automatically adjusted to the computer’s built-in clock when your Network Walkman is connected and audio file transferring is executed (the SonicStage software must be... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Current Time Setting (Date-Time)
Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME) You can set and display the current time. You can also adjust the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer’s built-in clock by connecting your Network Walkman to the computer (page 23). Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) -
Page 25: Limiting The Volume (Avls)
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. -
Page 26: Setting The Volume Using The Preset Volume Function
Limiting the volume (AVLS) 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. Setting the volume using the preset volume function There are two modes to adjust the volume level. -
Page 27: Switching To The Manual Mode
Press the Nx button to confirm. “MAN” blinks. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “SET >.” V O L : S E T > Press the Nx button to confirm. “VOL LO xx”* blinks. * “xx” stands for numeric values of the volume level. -
Page 28: Turning Off The Beep Sound (Beep)
Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) (+/>) (./–) Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. R E P E A T M O D E > Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “BEEP:”... -
Page 29: Changing The Backlight Setting (Nw-E73 Only)
Changing the backlight setting (NW-E73 only) You can select ON or OFF. Menu Backlight mode Always off Turns on for three seconds after each operation (or until scrolling is complete) Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) (+/>) (./–) MENU button To set “ON” Press the MENU button. -
Page 30: Other Functions
B Other functions Regrouping songs (REGROUP) The songs group function may be disabled* when a song has been deleted from or added the built-in flash memory by operating the computer in which the SonicStage software is not installed (page 10). In such a case, you may enable the group function by regrouping audio file. -
Page 31: Formatting Memory (Format)
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 32: 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 33: Troubleshooting
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. For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer, please refer to “Troubleshooting”... - Page 34 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. “CONNECT” is not displayed when connecting to the computer with the dedicated USB cable.
- Page 35 Symptom The number of audio files that can be transferred to is limited. (Available recording time is short.) The 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.
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Page 36: Messages
SonicStage software or MP3 File Manager softwear, but you cannot operate the controls on your Network Walkman. Please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • If the current time has not been set yet, set the current time in the menu mode (page 24). - Page 37 Message Meaning MG ERROR An unauthorized distribution file is detected for copyright protection. NO DATA There is no audio files in the built- in flash memory. To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory If “CANNOT PLAY,” “EXPIRED,” or “FILE ERROR” is displayed, there is a problem with all or part of the data stored in the built-in flash memory.
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Page 38: Specifications
Specifications Maximum recording time (Approx.) NW-E53 ATRAC3* ATRAC3plus* 2 hr. 00 min. (132 kbps) 1 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 2 hr. 30 min. (105 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (64 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (66 kbps) 5 hr. 50 min. (48 kbps) 1 hr. -
Page 39: 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 40 Glossary Bit rate Indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in bps (bit per second). 64 kbps means 64000 bits of information per second. If the bit rate is large, that means a large amount of information is used to play music. Comparing music of the same format (e,g., ATRAC3plus), 64 kbps data offers better sound quality than 48 kbps data.
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Page 41: Menu List
Menu list Press the MENU button to display the menu mode and use the Shuttle switch (rotate: select/press: 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 Shuttle switch to confirm. -
Page 42: Mp3 File Manager Software Operation
CD-ROM) first. If you use a computer that is not installed with the SonicStage software, you need to install the driver file for your Network Walkman from the Sony customer service website [http://www.support-nwwalkman.com]. System requirements • OS: Windows XP Media Center Edition... -
Page 43: Transferring Mp3 Audio Files From The Computer To Your Network Walkman
Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman Connect your Network Walkman to your computer. Connect the small connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable into the USB jack on the Network Walkman, then the large connector to a USB port on your computer. - Page 44 * The Help menu is displayed in French; the Operation menu is displayed in English. (You can also download the MP3 File Manager software from the Sony customer service website [http://www.support-nwwalkman.com].) On language support The ability to display the languages on your MP3 File Manager will depend on the installed OS on your PC.
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Page 45: Display Of Mp3 File Manager
Display of MP3 File Manager 1 Album list Double click this to show the included track list. Double click again to hide the track list. 2 Track list Click this button to erase selected albums or tracks. Click this button to erase all the albums or tracks. -
Page 46: Erasing Audio File
Erasing audio file You can erase a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager. Open the MP3 File Manager. Select the title you want to erase. Click the button in the screen. z Tip You can select several albums or tracks simultaneously using CTRL key or Shift key. -
Page 47: Index
Index A-B Repeat ACCESS lamp Accessories ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus Audio CDs AVLS (Limiting the volume) 9, 25 Backlight Battery 5, 7 BEEP (Beep sound) Bit rate CD (Audio CDs) CD-ROM 6, 10 Clock 23, 24 Computer 4, 10 DATE-TIME Display 9, 16, 36 Display mode Download EMD service... - Page 48 Regroup Remaining battery indication Repeat Repeat count Reset RETURN Sentence Repeat Serial Number Shuffle Repeat Shuttle switch 14-19, 21, 23-31 Skip to the beginning of a track SonicStage Sound preset (Digital Sound Preset) Time setting 23, 24 Title Track Repeat Transferring 4, 10 Troubleshooting...
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