Sony NW-E55 Operating Instructions
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- Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
3-267-071-21(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-E55/E75 © 2004 Sony Corporation - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
warranty. Program ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2004 Sony Corporation This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman. For details on how to use the SonicStage (supplied software), refer to the SonicStage operating instructions. OpenMG and its logo are trademarks - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer's built-in clock 22 Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME 23 Limiting the volume (AVLS 24 Setting the volume using the preset volume function 24 Setting a volume level of the preset mode 24 Switching to the manual mode ..... 25 Turning - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
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. 1 Store digital EMD (Electric Music Distribution) Services audio files - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
ATRAC3plus format. NOTES: • 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. 5 - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
check the accessories in the package. NW-E55: NW-E75 (Non-Canadian model): • Network Walkman (1) • Headphones (1) • Carrying pouch (1)* • Neck strap (1)* • Extension headphone cord (1)* • CD-ROM (1) • Operating instructions (1) • SonicStage operating instructions (1) * Only for non-Canadian model - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert the LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated. OPEN OPEN Battery duration* ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours * The battery life may be shorter due - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mode Group Rear side 7 qs OPEN 8 qd 9 0 qz 1 Strap hole for attaching the strap 2 REPEAT/SOUND button (page 15 to 16, 19) 3 MENU button (page 14, 17 to 20, 22 to 28) You can switch - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 14) Displays track number, track name, current date and time (page 17 to 23), MESSAGE (page 11, 33) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display mode. For details, refer to "Changing the display mode" on page 17. 2 Repeat mode indication ( - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
to the computer. For details, refer to the SonicStage operating instructions. 2 Import audio files into the SonicStage software. For details, refer to the manual "SonicStage operating instructions." 3 Connect your Network Walkman to your computer. Connect the small connector of the dedicated USB - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
In addition, an expired song cannot be played using the SonicStage software, or transferred to your Network Walkman. Delete any songs as needed. Note on playing songs with a limited playing count Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing count. When you try to play a song - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
playback Press the Nx button. To adjust the volume The volume can be set in the PRESET and MANUAL mode (page 24 to 25). The non-Canadian model is illustrated. z Tip If your Network Walkman is not operated for 10 seconds while in stop mode, the display automatically turns off. When scrolling track - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
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 Track3 Transferring by group The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are always grouped when transferred to the built-in flash memory - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
for 60 seconds. • When there is no audio files in the built-in flash memory, you cannot set any repeat mode. • When you connect the Network Walkman to your computer, the selected desired mode will be cancelled. • You can select repeat mode only in stop mode. 14 - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
Playing the tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat) The Track Repeat mode is changed by pressing the REPEAT/SOUND button. You can check the current Track Repeat mode with the icon of the display. Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) While playing a track, you can set the start point (A) - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
) (page 14). 2 Press the Nx button to start playback. 3 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 - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Advanced Operations Setting the repeat counts You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode. Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) Nx button to (+/>) ode Mode Group to (./-) MENU button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. REPEAT MODE> 2 Rotate - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
Changing the display mode (continued) Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) Nx button to (+/>) Selecting the group display mode For any menu mode, you can select the group display by pressing the GROUP button. ode Mode Mode Group Group to (./-) MENU button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
Advanced Operations Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset) You can adjust the treble and bass. You can preset two settings, which can be selected during playback. Selecting the Sound quality Default settings Sound quality Bass Treble SOUND 1 (S1) +1 ±0 SOUND 2 SOUND OFF (S2) (NORMAL - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. Mode Group Locking the controls (HOLD) You can protect your Network Walkman against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it. The non-Canadian model is illustrated. HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
in Windows Explorer as an external drive (for example: as the D drive). Notes • You cannot operate the SonicStage software while operating the data storage function of your Network Walkman to use files stored in the built-in flash memory. The error message "Cannot access the Device/ media." will be - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
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 started). "ON" is selected by default. You cannot play - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
when your Network Walkman is connected to the computer. • Depending on the shipping area, the time display format of the unit is set to a 12-hour display or a 24hour display. You cannot switch between a 12-hour display and a 24hour display in the unit. A 24-hour display is shown in this manual. 23 - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
screen, or press the MENU button. Group Group Setting the volume using the preset volume function There are two modes to adjust the volume level. Manual mode: Preset mode: Press the VOLUME +/- button to adjust the volume level in the range of 0 to 31. Press the VOLUME +/- button to set the - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select "SET >." VOL :SET adjust the volume level to any of three preset levels: LO, MID, or HI. Switching to the manual mode 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) Nx button to (+/>) Changing the backlight setting You can select ON or OFF. Menu OFF ON Backlight mode Always off Turns - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
enable the group function by regrouping audio file. When you need to edit audio file, make sure that you connect your Network Walkman to the computer and use the SonicStage software. * The order of songs will not be changed even if the song group function is disabled. Shuttle switch Press (Confirm - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
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 - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your Network Walkman at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Other Information 29 - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
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 - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
it is connected to the computer. Song cannot be transferred to your Network Walkman. Cause/Remedy An operating system not compatible with the software is used. c For details, refer to the separate manual "SonicStage operating instructions." • Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom The number of audio files that can be transferred to is limited. (Available recording time is short.) The operation of the Network Walkman SonicStage software. Other Symptom There is no beep sound when your Network Walkman is operated. Your Network Walkman gets - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
(page 33). • Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing software. 3 If the problem persists, click the button on the SonicStage software to transfer all data without problems while your Network Walkman is connected to the computer. 4 Disconnect your Network Walkman - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
NW-E55 ATRAC3 2 hr. 00 min. (132 kbps) 2 hr. 30 min. (105 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (66 kbps) ATRAC3plus 1 hr. 00 min. (256 kbps) 4 hr. 10 min. (64 kbps) 5 hr. 50 min. (48 kbps) NW-E75 cord (1)* CD-ROM (1) Operating Instructions (1) SonicStage operating instructions (1) * Only for non-Canadian model - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not guarantee Audio CD on a personal computer. Application software that is installed on the computer encrypts prevents unauthorized transmission of this content across a network (or elsewhere). This PC copyright protection complies with - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
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 - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
35 C CD (Audio CDs) CD-ROM Clock Computer 4 6, 10 22, 23 4, 10 D DATE-TIME Display Display mode Download 23 9, 15, 33 17 4 E EMD service 4, 11 Explorer (Windows Explorer) 10, 21 F Fast-forward 13 Fast-rewind 13 FORMAT 28 Formatting 28 G Group 13, 18 H Headphones 6, 12, 29 HOLD - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
13-20, 22-28 Skip to the beginning of a track 13 SonicStage 35 Sound preset (Digital Sound Preset) 19 T Time setting Title Track Repeat Transferring Troubleshooting 22, 23 17 15 4, 10 30 U USB cable 6, 10 V Volume 24 W WAV format Windows Explorer 4 10, 21 38 - Sony NW-E55 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
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NW-E55/E75
Operating Instructions
3-267-071-
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© 2004 Sony Corporation
Portable IC Audio Player
Network Walkman
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.