Sony NW-E75 Operating Instructions

Sony NW-E75 - Network Walkman Manual

Sony NW-E75 manual content summary:

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    3-267-071-81(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-E75 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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    technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this 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
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    provided is not covered by the 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. 3
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    Sony Corporation. SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified. 4
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    time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer's built-in clock 25 Adjusting the current time setting (DATE-TIME 26 Limiting the volume (AVLS 27 Setting the volume using the preset volume function 28 Setting a volume level of the preset mode 28 Switching to the manual mode 29 Turning off
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    What you can do with your Network Walkman First, you need to install the "SonicStage" software into your computer. You can (Electric Music Distribution) Services Audio CDs MP3, WAV and Windows® Media Format Audio Files 2 Transfer files to your Network Walkman. Download the latest audio files!
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    hours • Recording time*2 256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 minutes. • The supplied SonicStage software enables you to record songs copyright holders. • Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Network Walkman or computer. 7
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    of your Network Walkman. OPEN Mode Group Serial NO. Serial Number • Dedicated USB cable (1) Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No • CD-ROM (1) • Operating instructions (1) • SonicStage
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    alkaline battery. - Make sure the polarity is correct. - Do not charge a dry cell battery. - Remove the battery, if you do not intend to use the player for an extended period of time. - If you have battery leakage, replace with a new battery after cleaning the battery compartment. 9
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    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 (
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    Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 17) Displays track number, track name, current date and time (page 21 to 27), MESSAGE (page 13, 38) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display mode. For details, refer to "Changing the display mode" on page 21. 2 Repeat mode indication (
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    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
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    built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer when your Network Walkman is connected to the computer. 4 Transfer audio files to your Network Walkman. For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory, refer to the separate manual "SonicStage operating instructions." z Tip For
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    the Nx button. 2 Press the VOLUME +/- button to adjust the volume. HOLD switch z Tip If your Network Walkman is not operated for 10 seconds while in stop mode, the display automatically turns off. When scrolling track the volume The volume can be set in the PRESET and MANUAL mode (page 28 to 29).
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    ? 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 group The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are always grouped when transferred to the built-in flash memory. Track1
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    Listening to music with your Network Walkman On other operations Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) Nx button to (+/>) ode Mode Group to (./-) MENU button z Tip You can switch to the Group mode by
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    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. Track Repeat mode Operation All Repeat All tracks repeatedly
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    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. Playing the tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat
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    1 Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) (page 17). 2 Press the Nx button to start playback. 3 Press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set the start point (A) while playing back. "B" blinks. A B 01 00:00 4 Press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set the end point (B). "A B" is displayed and the specified section is
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    Repeat mode 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
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    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
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    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 Adjusting treble and bass (
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    Advanced Operations Adjusting the sound quality You can adjust the sound quality of bass and treble parts. Sound quality Bass Treble Emphasis level -4 to +3 -4 to +3 You can preset desired sound quality settings as "Sound 1" and "Sound 2." While playing music, you can assign a
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    Explorer. The built-in flash memory is displayed 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 builtin flash memory. The error
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    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
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    (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 25). Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) Nx button to (+/>) ode Mode Group to (./-) MENU button
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    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 24-hour display. You cannot switch between a 12-hour display and a 24-hour display in the unit. A 24-hour display is shown in this manual. Limiting
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    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. Manual mode: Press the VOLUME +/- button to adjust the volume level in the range of 0 to 31. Preset mode: Press the VOLUME +/- button to set the
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    Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman 3 Press the Nx button to confirm. "MAN" blinks. 4 If AVLS (page 27) is set, the actual volume may be lower than the settings. Switching to the manual mode 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select
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    Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) Nx button To change the setting to "ON" Select "ON" in step 3. To cancel the menu mode Select [RETURN] in the
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    Adjusting the settings of your Network Walkman Changing the backlight setting You can select ON or OFF. Menu OFF ON Backlight mode Always off Turns on for three seconds after each operation (
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    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
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    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
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    your Network Walkman where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. On the headphones Road Safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling . If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 34
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    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" in the online help of the supplied software in addition. To reset the player If your Network Walkman does not
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    Troubleshooting On the display window Symptom The backlight is not turned on. "s" is displayed for a title. Cause/Remedy LIGHT is set to "OFF." c In the menu mode, set "LIGHT" to "ON" (page 31). Characters that cannot be displayed on your Network Walkman are involved. c Use the supplied
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    . Restart the SonicStage software. Other Symptom There is no beep sound when your Network Walkman is operated. Your Network Walkman gets warm. Cause/Remedy BEEP is set to "OFF." c In the menu mode, set "BEEP" to "ON" (page 30). Sometimes, during normal conditions, the player becomes slightly warm
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    Troubleshooting Messages Follow the instructions Network Walkman using the SonicStage software, but you cannot operate the controls on your Network Walkman. Please consult your nearest Sony in flash memory (page 39). • Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing count. For
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    the data from the Portable Player window of the SonicStage 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 from the computer and then
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    15 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 19/32 inches) (w/h/d, projecting parts not included) Mass Approx. 40 g (2 oz) (battery not included) Supplied accessories Headphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (1) Operating Instructions (1) SonicStage operating instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to
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    protection system developed by Sony. It does not software that is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content when recording on the hard drive . This allows you to enjoy music content on the computer, but prevents unauthorized transmission of this content across a network
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    . Comparing music of the same format (e,g., ATRAC3plus), 64 kbps data offers better sound quality than 48 kbps data. However, audio files in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods, and thus sound quality cannot be determined by simply comparing the bit rate. 42
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    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
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    8, 12 25, 26 6, 12 D DATE-TIME Display Display mode Download 26 11, 18, 38 21 6 E EMD service 6, 13 Explorer (Windows Explorer) 13, 24 44 F Fast-forward 16 Fast-rewind 16 FORMAT ) 24 M MENU button Menu list MP3 17, 19-21, 23, 25-33 43 6 O OpenMG 41 P PC CLK 25 Playback 14
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    -21, 23, 25-33 Skip to the beginning of a track 16 SonicStage 41 Sound preset (Digital Sound Preset) 22 T Time setting Title Track Repeat Transferring Troubleshooting 25, 26 21 18 6, 12 35 U USB cable 8, 12 V Volume 28 W WAV format
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    This warranty is valid only in the United States. Printed in China
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NW-E75
Operating Instructions
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.
3-267-071-
81
(1)
© 2004 Sony Corporation