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  • Sony NW-E305 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    (1) NW-E303/E305/E307 NW-E205/E207 Operating Instructions GB Network Walkman Portable IC Audio Player 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
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    accordance with the instructions, may cause manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Services
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    only Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NW-E305 NW-E307 Sony Electronics Inc. 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
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    arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility. • The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other
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    player information (Information 44 FM Tuner (NW-E303/E305/E307 only) Listening to FM Radio 45 Manual Tuning 47 Presetting desired broadcast stations ....... 48 To delete preset broadcast stations ...... 48 Setting the reception (Scan Sens 49 Other Information Precautions 50 Troubleshooting
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    transfer digital audio files from your computer to the built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy. EMD (Electric Music 1 Distribution) Services Store digital audio files on your computer. Audio CDs MP3, WAV and Windows® Media Format Audio Files Download the latest audio files! Store
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    NW-E303: 256 MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 minutes. NW-E305/NW-E205: 512 MB built-in flash memory, more than 23 hours 30 minutes. NW-E307/NW holders. • Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the supported by the player. 7
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    SonicStage software, and the Operating Instruction PDF files for Network Walkman and SonicStage (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) About the Serial Number • USB connection support cable (1) Serial Number Record the serial number. Refer to it whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product
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    Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side 1 2 3 Rear side 5 6 4 9 7 q; 8 1 DISP/FM button (NW-E303/E305/ E307) DISP button (NW-E205/E207) (pages 27, 45) 2 /MENU button (pages 19, 21 to 22, 28 to 29, 32 to 34, 36 to 44, 46, 48 to 49) 3
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    28, 32), Message (page 56) and menu. To switch display mode (pages 26 to 28): Press the DISP/FM button (NWE303/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). 3 Repeat mode indicator
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    time when you connect your Network Walkman to the computer. Refer to the Quick Start Guide. Refer to the SonicStage operating instructions for details. z Tip The SonicStage operating instructions are installed with the SonicStage software in your computer. 2 Import audio files into the SonicStage
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    direct connection of the Network Walkman's USB A plug. In this case, use the supplied USB connection support cable to connect the Network Walkman to your computer. Use the supplied USB connection support cable, even when the USB A plug can be connected but is unstable with that the Network Walkman
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    132 kbps): Approximately 50 hours ATRAC3plus format (48 kbps): Approximately 45 hours MP3 format (128 kbps): Approximately 40 hours FM radio reception (NW-E303/E305/E307 only): Approximately 22 hours *2 This is when the power save setting is "Save ON-Normal" (page 36). The battery duration will vary
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    computer using the USB A plug directly or through the supplied USB connection support cable. • Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the -in flash memory, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions. z Tip For information on transferring audio files back to
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    computer. • For information on FM tuner operations, see "FM Tuner" (NW-E303/E305/E307 only) (page 45). 1 Connect the headphones. To use the extension headphone (Nx). To adjust the volume The volume can be set in the Preset and Manual (pages 34 to 35). z Tip You can switch the display to Power Save
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    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) • Search by group* transferred from your computer with the
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    Basic Operations Search menu screen All Track Artist Album Group Artist list All Artist Artist1 Artist2 Album list All Album Album1 Album2 Group list All Group Group1 Group2 Album list of searched artist All Album Album1 Album2 Track list (Play Range) All tracks (artist order) Track1 Track2
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    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. 3 Select " Album5" from the album list of
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    Basic Operations Searching a track and playing back ~To search by artist name /MENU button 5 Direction JOG 1 Press and hold the /MENU button until the following menu screen appears. Search 2 Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select "Search" and press i (VOL) to confirm. The search menu screen
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    Listening to music with your Network Walkman 5 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 • When you select "All Album" at the top of the
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    Basic Operations On other operations On Group control mode You can use Group control mode by pressing the /MENU button. 5 Direction JOG To Skip to the beginning of the next track*1 Skip to the beginning of the current track*1 Fast-forward*2 Fast-rewind*2 5 Direction JOG operation Press u of the
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    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
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    Advanced Operations 3 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" number
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    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. Playing a specified section repeatedly (Repeat: A-B) While playing a track, you can set the start point (A)
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    U u of the 5 Direction JOG releases the already set start point (A). • Switching to the FM tuner releases the already set start point (A) (NW-E303/E305/E307 only). To clear the start point (A) and end point (B) • Press the REP/SOUND button during A-B Repeat playback. • Select the previous or next
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    as the end of that spoken section and it is repeated. • Switching to the FM tuner during Sentence Repeat releases the setting point (NW-E303/ E305/E307 only). To clear the setting point • Press the REP/SOUND button during Sentence Repeat playback. • Select the previous or next track by pressing
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    on the time of day ("Adjusting the current time setting (Date-Time)" (page 32)). DISP/FM button (NW-E303/E305/E307) DISP button (NW-E205/E207) Press the DISP/FM button (NWE303/305/E307), or DISP button (NW-E205/E207) while the audio player is played or in stop mode. (normal display) Position Track
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    not to use each of the 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. /MENU button 5 Direction JOG
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    setting ( 1/ 2/ OFF) appears in [ ]. To return to the normal Sound quality Select " OFF ". Note You cannot select the Sound quality while using the FM tuner (NW-E303/E305/E307 only). continued 29
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    Adjusting the treble and bass (Digital sound preset) 3 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" and press i (VOL) to confirm.
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    Advanced Operations 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 • If you store a lot of non-audio
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    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 1 Press and hold the /MENU button until the following menu screen appears.
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    menu screen Press and hold the /MENU button until the screen changes. 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
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    JOG if the "AVLS:ON" is set. Setting the volume using the preset volume function (Volume) There are 2 modes to adjust the volume level. Manual Volume: Press i (VOL)/I (VOL) of the 5 Direction JOG to adjust the volume level from 0 to 31. Preset Volume: Press i (VOL)/I (VOL) of the 5 Direction
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    the actual volume may be lower than the settings. Releasing AVLS (AVLS: OFF) returns the volume to the preset level. Switching to manual mode (Volume: Manual) 1 Press and hold the /MENU button until the following menu screen appears. Search 2 Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select "Volume:" and
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    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). This is the Power Save display. • Save ON-Super: Nothing in the display. This setting uses the least battery consumption. • Save
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    Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman Turning off the beep sound (Beep) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. To change the setting to ON Select "ON" in step 3. To cancel operating the menu screen Press and hold the /MENU button until the screen changes. /MENU button
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    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). 4 Press and hold the /MENU button until the screen changes. To cancel operating the menu screen Press
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    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.
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    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. 3 Press U u of the 5 Direction
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    Other functions 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". /MENU button 5 Direction JOG 1 Press and hold the /MENU button in stop mode until the following menu screen appears. Search 2 Press U u of
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    Setting the time format (Time Disp Type) You can select either 12 hours display or 24 hours display. 4 Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select the desired setting and press i (VOL) to confirm. 5 Press and hold the /MENU button until the screen changes. To cancel operating the menu screen Press
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    Other functions 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. Track1 The default display's orientation is set
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    Displaying the player information (Information) Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number and software version can be shown. 3 Press U u of the 5 Direction JOG to select "Information" and press i (VOL) to confirm. Displays the following information by pressing
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    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 you change to a new area. Note The "FM Auto Preset" operation will delete already preset broadcast stations. FM Tuner (NW-E303/E305/E307 only) continued 45
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    reception is too sensitive, change the reception setting (page 49) to "Scan Sens: Low". 3 Selecting broadcast stations There are 2 ways (preset or manual tuning) to select broadcast stations: • Preset Tuning: In preset tuning mode, you can select broadcast stations by the preset number. The preset
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    stations if no preset stations are entered. Preset the receivable stations using "FM Auto Preset" (page 45). Manual Tuning FM P01 [ 90.0 MHz] The frequency appears in [ ]. When a selected frequency is already as the antenna, so extend it as far as possible. FM Tuner (NW-E303/E305/E307 only) 47
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    broadcast stations that "FM Auto Preset" misses (page 45). To delete preset broadcast stations /MENU button 5 Direction JOG 1 Select the desired frequency by Manual Tuning mode. 2 Press and hold the center of the 5 Direction JOG (Nx). The frequency you select in step 1 is preset and the preset
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    you set the "FM Auto Preset" (page 45) or "Manual Tuning" (page 47), it may receive many unnecessary broadcast stations Press and hold the /MENU button until the FM tuner screen appears. FM Tuner (NW-E303/E305/E307 only) /MENU button 5 Direction JOG 1 Press and hold the /MENU button until the
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    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. On heat
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    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
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    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
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    °F). c 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 "Low100mA" (page 40). Other
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    Troubleshooting On the connection with the computer or supplied software Symptom Cause/Remedy The software cannot be installed. An operating system not compatible with the software is used. c For details, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions supplied USB connection support cable. • The
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    . Be sure to connect your Network Walkman to the computer using the USB A plug directly or through the supplied USB connection support cable. On FM tuner (NW-E303/E305/E307 only) Symptom You cannot hear the FM broadcast well. Reception is weak and sound quality is poor. The FM broadcast is
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    Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Message ACCESS Meaning Accessing the built-in flash memory. AVLS (blinks) CANNOT PLAY The volume level
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    files in the built-in flash memory. NO ITEM PRESET FULL (NW-E303/E305/ E307 only) There is no audio file of the searched tracks. 30 FILE ERROR", "FORMAT ERROR", "MEMORY ERROR", or "MG ERROR" appears, there is a problem with all or part of the data stored in the built-in flash memory. Please follow
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    . (64 kbps) 23 hr. 30 min. (48 kbps) ATRAC3 8 hr. 30 min. (132 kbps) MP3 4 hr. 20 min. (256 kbps) 8 hr. 50 min. (128 kbps) NW-E307/NW-E207 ATRAC3plus 7 hr. 00 min. (320 kbps) 8 hr. 50 min. (256 kbps) 11 hr. 40 min. (192 kbps) 14 hr. 00 min. (160 kbps) 17
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    ) FM radio reception (NW-E303/E305/E307 only): Approximately 22 hours support cable (1) Extension headphone cord (Asian model only) (1) Neck strap (China model only) (1) CD-ROM for SonicStage software, and the Operating Instruction PDF files for Network Walkman and SonicStage (1) Quick Start Guide
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    transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback. 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
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    Other Information MP3 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
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    38). FM Auto You can preset the FM Preset◊ broadcast stations (NW-E303/ automatically (page 45). E305/E307 only) Scan Sens: ◊ You can set the FM reception (FM reception sensitivity (page 49). sensitivity) (NW-E303/ E305/E307 only) Sound:xB (digital sound preset) You can preset your desired
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    6, 11, 12 D Date-Time 32 DISP/FM button (DISP button) 9, 26, 45 Display 10, 17, 24, 26 Display mode 26, 41 Download 6 E EMD service 6 Explorer (Windows Explorer) 14, 31 F Fast-forward 21 Fast-rewind 21 FM 45 Formatting 39 G Group 21 /MENU button (GROUP/MENU button) 9, 21
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    of a track 21 SonicStage 11 Sound preset (Digital sound preset) 29 Speed of fast-forward/fast-rewind 38 T Time Setting Track Repeat Transferring Troubleshooting Tuner 32 22 6, 11 52 45 U USB A plug 12 USB connection setting (USB) 40 V Volume 15, 34 W WAV format Windows Explorer 6 14
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NW-E303/E305/E307
NW-E205/E207
Network Walkman
Portable IC
Audio Player
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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