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© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-655-508-12(1)
NW-E303/E305/E307
NW-E205/E207
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 2-655-508-12(1) NW-E303/E305/E307 NW-E205/E207...
- 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.
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Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NW-E305 NW-E307 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
The number is located as shown below. 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 44). -
Page 9: Locating Controls
For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side 1 DISP/FM button (NW-E303/E305/ E307) DISP button (NW-E205/E207) (pages 27, 45) /MENU button (pages 19, 21 to 22, 28 to 29, 32 to 34, 36 to 44, 46, 48 to 49) -
Page 10: Display
To switch display mode (pages 26 to 28): Press the DISP/FM button (NW- E303/E305/E307), or press the DISP button (NW-E205/E207). Switch the display to Power Save mode when you do not operate the unit for a while (page 36). -
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. Open the Slide Cover of the Network Walkman, then connect the USB A plug to a USB port on your computer. “USB Connect” appears in the display. If the USB A plug cannot be connected to your computer Some PCs may not accept direct connection of the Network Walkman’s USB A plug.
- Page 13 After disconnecting the Network Walkman from your computer Close the Slide Cover after disconnecting the Network Walkman from your computer. 1 Push the Slide Cover further to release the USB A plug as shown by the arrow. 2 Push in the USB A plug until it clicks.
- Page 14 Transferring audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman/ Charging Notes • Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35ºC (67 to 95ºF). • The icon animates while your Network Walkman accesses the computer. Do not disconnect the Network Walkman from the computer when the icon is moving or the data being transferred may be destroyed.
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Page 15: 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. Notes • When using Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer. • For information on FM tuner operations, see “FM Tuner“ (NW-E303/E305/E307 only) (page 45). Connect the headphones. -
Page 16: Searching For A Track You Want To Listen To (Search)
Listening to music with your Network Walkman Searching for a track 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) •... - Page 17 Search menu screen Artist list All Track Artist All Artist Album Artist1 Group Artist2 Album list All Album Album1 Album2 Group list All Group Group1 Group2 Track list (Play Range) All tracks (artist order) Track1 Track2 Track3 Album list of All tracks of the selected artist searched artist (album order)
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Page 18: Example Of Searching
Listening to music with your Network Walkman Example of searching 1 Display the search menu screen to select “ Artist”, and then press i (VOL) of the 5 Direction JOG. 2 Select “ Artist B” from the artist list and press i (VOL) of the 5 Direction JOG. Album5”... -
Page 19: Searching A Track And Playing Back ~To Search By Artist Name
Searching a track and playing back ~To search by artist name /MENU button 5 Direction JOG Press and hold the /MENU button until the following menu screen appears. Search Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select “Search” and press i (VOL) to confirm. - Page 20 Listening to music with your Network Walkman Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select the desired album and press i (VOL) to confirm. The track lists of the selected artist’s album appear. The list appeared will become the Play Range. Track1 z Tips •...
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Page 21: On Other Operations
On other operations 5 Direction JOG 5 Direction JOG operation Skip to the beginning Press u of the 5 of the next track* Direction JOG. Skip to the beginning Press U of the 5 of the current track* Direction JOG. Fast-forward* Press and hold u of the 5 Direction JOG... -
Page 22: Advanced Operations
B Advanced Operations Repeat mode There are 3 types of repeat mode: Track Repeat, A-B Repeat, and Sentence Repeat. • Track Repeat (Repeat: Track) This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the following 3 ways. Track Repeat Operation mode Repeat All the tracks in the Play Range (coverage of playback) are played back... - Page 23 Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select the desired repeat mode and press i (VOL) to confirm. You can select one repeat mode from “Track”, “A-B” and “Sentence”. If you select either “Track” or “A-B”, proceed to step 5. If you select “Sentence”, the “Repeat Count”...
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Page 24: Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat: Track)
Repeat mode Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat: Track) Track Repeat mode is changed by pressing the REP/SOUND button. You can check the current Track Repeat mode with the icon of the display. REP/SOUND button Track1 Track Repeat icon Select Track Repeat mode (Repeat: Track) first (page 22). -
Page 25: Playing Specified Sentences Repeatedly (Repeat: Sentence)
Notes • You cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or more tracks. • If you do not set the end point (B), it is automatically set at the end of the track. • Pressing U u of the 5 Direction JOG releases the already set start point (A). -
Page 26: Changing Display Mode
To change display mode: Press the DISP/FM button (NW-E303/E305/E307), or press the DISP button (NW-E205/E207). There are 6 types of display, and you can set the desired display in the menu screen (page 28). -
Page 27: Changing Display Mode
Changing display mode DISP/FM button (NW-E303/E305/E307) DISP button (NW-E205/E207) Press the DISP/FM button (NW- E303/305/E307), or DISP button (NW-E205/E207) while the audio player is played or in stop mode. (normal display) Position Water Fruits Notes • The diagram above shows the order when all the display types are set to “ON”... -
Page 28: Selecting The Display Types (Display Screen)
6 display types: “Position”, “Track Info”, “Clock”, “Fruits”, “Sky”, and “Water” by pressing the DISP/FM button (NW-E303/ E305/E307), or DISP button (NW-E205/ E207). You can only view the screen which is set to “ON” in the “Display Screen” menu. -
Page 29: Adjusting The Treble And Bass (Digital Sound Preset)
Adjusting the treble and bass (Digital sound preset) You can adjust the treble and bass. You can preset 2 settings, which can be selected while the audio player is played. Selecting the Sound quality Default settings Sound quality (Sound1) (Sound2) (Sound OFF) Bass Treble REP/SOUND button... -
Page 30: Locking The Controls (Hold)
Adjusting the treble and bass (Digital sound preset) Set the tone for “ 1 (Sound1)”. 1 Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select “ 1” and press i (VOL) to confirm. The value of “Bass” appears in [ ]. 2 Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to adjust the value of “Bass”... -
Page 31: Storing Non-Audio Data
Storing non-audio data You can transfer data from the hard disk of your computer to the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. The built-in flash memory appears in Windows Explorer as an external drive (for example: as the D drive). Notes •... -
Page 32: 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 the current time and display it while the audio player is played or in stop mode. /MENU button 5 Direction JOG Press and hold the button until the following menu screen appears. -
Page 33: Limiting The Volume (Avls)
To display the current time Press the DISP/FM button (NW-E303/E305/E307), or the DISP button (NW-E205/E207) repeatedly until the “Clock” appears (page 27). Note, however, when the “Clock” is set to “OFF” in the “Display Screen” menu (page 28), you cannot display the current time by the procedure above. -
Page 34: Setting The Volume Using The Preset Volume Function (Volume)
Limiting the volume (AVLS) Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select “ON” and press i (VOL) to confirm. The volume is kept at a moderate level. Press and hold the button until the screen changes. To change the setting to OFF Select “OFF”... -
Page 35: Switching To Manual Mode (Volume: Manual)
Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select “Volume:” and press i (VOL) to confirm. The volume setting (Manual/Preset) appears in [ ]. Volume[Manual] Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select “Preset” and press i (VOL) to confirm. The volume level of “L (Low)”... -
Page 36: Saving Power Consumption (Power Save)
Saving power consumption (Power Save) 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). • Save ON-Normal: Following animation appears while playing back music or receiving an FM signal (NW-E303/E305/ E307 only). -
Page 37: Turning Off The Beep Sound (Beep)
Turning off the beep sound (Beep) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. /MENU button 5 Direction JOG Press and hold the /MENU button until the following menu screen appears. Search Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select “Beep:”... -
Page 38: Setting The Maximum Speed Of The Fast
Setting the maximum speed of the fast-forward/ fast-rewind (Cue/ Rev) You can set the maximum speed of the track fast-forward/fast-rewind to either “Rapid” (high speed) or “Normal” (normal speed). /MENU button 5 Direction JOG Press and hold the button in the stop mode until the following menu screen appears. -
Page 39: 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 the following data stored in the built-in flash memory will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in the memory prior to formatting. -
Page 40: Changing The Usb Connection Setting (Usb)
Changing the USB connection setting (USB) 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. Setting the USB connection to “Low-100mA” may improve data transfer. /MENU button 5 Direction JOG... -
Page 41: Setting The Date Format (Date Disp Type)
Setting the date format (Date Disp Type) You can select the date format from among “year/month/day”, “day/month/year” and “month/day/year” when adjusting the current time setting “Date-Time”. /MENU button 5 Direction JOG Press and hold the /MENU button in stop mode until the following menu screen appears. -
Page 42: Setting The Time Format (Time Disp Type)
Setting the time format (Time Disp Type) You can select either 12 hours display or 24 hours display. /MENU button 5 Direction JOG Press and hold the button in stop mode until the following menu screen appears. Search Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select “Advanced Menu”... -
Page 43: Setting The Display's Left/Right Orientation (Rotation)
Setting the display’s left/right orientation (Rotation) You can select the display’s orientation from following 2 settings. • R Hand (Right Hand): You can set the display on the left, with the buttons and 5 Direction JOG on the right. The default display’s orientation is set to “R Hand”. -
Page 44: 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 shown. /MENU button 5 Direction JOG Press and hold the button in stop mode until the following menu screen appears. Search Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select “Advanced Menu”... -
Page 45: Listening To Fm Radio
B FM Tuner (NW-E303/E305/E307 only) Listening to FM Radio You can listen to FM radio. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before using the Network Walkman (page 12), and connect the headphones to the headphone jack. Switching to the FM tuner Press and hold the DISP/FM button until the FM tuner screen appears. -
Page 46: Selecting Broadcast Stations
Listening to FM Radio /MENU 5 Direction JOG button 1 Press and hold the button until the menu screen appears. 2 Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select “FM Auto Preset” and press i (VOL) to confirm. 3 Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select “OK?”... -
Page 47: Preset Tuning
Preset Tuning [P01] 90.0 The preset number appears in [ ]. 5 Direction JOG operation Press u of the 5 Select the next preset number Direction JOG. Press U of the 5 Select the previous preset number Direction JOG. Note You cannot select broadcast stations if no preset stations are entered. -
Page 48: Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations
Presetting desired broadcast stations You can preset broadcast stations that “FM Auto Preset” misses (page 45). /MENU button 5 Direction JOG Select the desired frequency by Manual Tuning mode. Press and hold the center of the 5 Direction JOG (Nx). The frequency you select in step 1 is preset and the preset number appears to the left of the frequency. -
Page 49: Setting The Reception (Scan Sens)
Setting the reception (Scan Sens) When you set the “FM Auto Preset” (page 45) or “Manual Tuning” (page 47), it may receive many unnecessary broadcast stations because reception is too sensitive. In this case, set to “Scan Sens: Low”. /MENU button 5 Direction JOG Press and hold the... -
Page 50: Other Information
B Other Information Precautions On installation • Never use your Network Walkman where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture, or vibration. • Never leave the Network Walkman exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. - Page 51 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.
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Page 52: 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 53 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 is set to “Low- 100mA”...
- Page 54 Troubleshooting On the connection with the computer or supplied software Symptom The software cannot be installed. “USB Connect” does not appear when connected to the computer with the USB A plug. Your Network Walkman is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer.
- Page 55 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. On FM tuner (NW-E303/E305/E307 only) Symptom You cannot hear the FM broadcast well.
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Page 56: Messages
Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Meaning Message Accessing the built-in flash ACCESS memory. The volume level exceeds the rated AVLS (blinks) value while the AVLS is enabled. CANNOT PLAY • Your Network Walkman cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats. - Page 57 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. NO ITEM There is no audio file of the searched tracks. PRESET FULL 30 broadcast stations are already (NW-E303/E305/ preset.
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Page 58: Specifications
4 hr. 20 min. (128 kbps) 4 hr. 20 min. (128 kbps) 5 hr. 50 min. (96 kbps) 8 hr. 40 min. (64 kbps) 11 hr. 40 min. (48 kbps) NW-E305/NW-E205 ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 3 hr. 30 min. (320 kbps) 8 hr. 30 min. (132 kbps) 4 hr. - Page 59 Battery life (continuous playback)* ATRAC3 format: Approximately 50 hours (Playback at 132 kbps) ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 45 hours (Playback at 48 kbps) MP3 format: Approximately 40 hours (Playback at 128 kbps) FM radio reception (NW-E303/E305/E307 only): Approximately 22 hours * This is when the power save setting is normal (page 36).
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Page 60: 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 61 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.
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Page 62: Menu List
Menu list Press and hold the /MENU button until the menu screen appears and use the 5 Direction JOG (press U u to select, i (VOL) to confirm) to search a track or change the setting of your Network Walkman. The items having “:” appear the current setting following the menu item. For details refer to the pages in parentheses. -
Page 63: Index
Index Numerics 5 Direction JOG 9, 15, 21 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, 33 Computer 6, 11, 12 Date-Time DISP/FM button (DISP button) 9, 26, 45 Display 10, 17, 24, 26... - Page 64 Index OpenMG Orientation Play Range 16-20 Playback Power Save Radio Reception 47, 49 Remaining battery indication REP/SOUND button 9, 22, 29 Repeat Repeat count Reset Rotation Search 16-20 Sentence Repeat Serial Number Shuffle Repeat Skip to the beginning of a track SonicStage Sound preset (Digital sound preset) Speed of fast-forward/fast-rewind...
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