Sony NW-E95 Operating Instructions
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2-581-015-61(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-E95/E99 © 2004 Sony Corporation - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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 (866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NW-E95 NW-E99 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 subject to the following two - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified. This manual explains how to operate your Network Walkman and how to use the MP3 File Manager (pre-installed software). For details on how to use the SonicStage (supplied software), refer to the SonicStage operating instructions. 4 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
35 Troubleshooting 36 To reset the player 36 What happened 36 Messages 39 Specifications 41 Glossary 42 Menu list 44 MP3 File Manager software operation What you can do with the MP3 File Manager 45 Transferring MP3 audio files from the computer to your Network Walkman 46 Display of MP3 File - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Network Walkman. When you transfer MP3 format audio files to your Network Walkman, use MP3 File Manager software (pre-installed software) to transfer and store them as MP3 format audio files. 3 Enjoy music with your Network Walkman. Audio CDs MP3, WAV and Windows® Media Format Audio Files Download - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
pre-installed MP3 File Manager software enables you to transfer MP3 format audio files to your Network Walkman and listen to them with your Network Walkman as MP3 format files. • Continuous playback time with a battery NW-E95/E99: Approximately 70*1 hours • Recording time*2 NW-E95: 512MB built-in - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
contents Please check the accessories in the package. NW-E95/E99: • Network Walkman (1) • Headphones (1) About the Serial Number The serial number provided for your device is required for the customer registration. The number is on the rear side of your Network Walkman. OPEN Serial NO. Mode - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
* ATRAC3 format: Approximately 70 hours ATRAC3plus format: Approximately 60 hours MP3 format: Approximately 50 hours * The battery life may be shorter . - 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 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
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 8 OPEN qd 9 0 qz 1 Strap hole for attaching the strap 2 REPEAT/SOUND button (page 18 to 20, 23) 3 MENU button (page 16 to 22, 24, 26 to 34) You can switch to - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 17) Displays track number, track name, current date and time (page 22 to 28), MESSAGE (page 13, 39) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display mode. For details, refer to "Changing the display mode" on page 22. 2 Repeat mode indication ( - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
"MP3 File Manager software operation" on page 45. 1 Install the SonicStage software in your computer using the supplied CD-ROM. Follow step 1 only for the first time when you connect your Network Walkman to the computer. For details, refer to the manual "SonicStage operating instructions." 2 Import - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
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 Tips • As the NW-E99 has - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
If your Network Walkman is not operated Manual mode (page 29 to 30). Playback order of tracks/groups (NW-E99 only) The transferred tracks/groups playback as follows: Tracks/groups transferred using SonicStage software in the flash memory 1 t Tracks/groups transferred using MP3 File Manager software - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
Track3 Track1 Transferring by group The audio files transferred to the SonicStage software are always grouped when transferred to the built-in flash memory. z Tip A group created by SonicStage software has priority over one created by MP3 File Manager software on your Network Walkman. continued 15 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
Listening to music with your Network Walkman On other operations Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) to (+/>) to (./-) Group Nx button ode Mode MENU button z Tip You can switch to the Group mode by - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
repeatedly. *1 All tracks repeat as follows (NW-E99 only): Tracks transferred using SonicStage software in the flash memory 1 t Tracks transferred using MP3 File Manager software in the flash memory 1 t Tracks transferred using SonicStage software in the flash memory 2 t Tracks transferred using - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
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 canceled. • You can select repeat mode only in stop mode. 18 Track Repeat icon Select the - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
Advanced Operations Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) While playing a track, you can set the start point (A) and end point (B) for a section you wish to play repeatedly. Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) Nx button Group to (+/>) to (./-) ode Mode REPEAT/SOUND button 1 Select - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
(page 17). 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-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
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 Group to (+/>) to (./-) 4 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select a desired repeat counts and press the Nx button to confirm. 5 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
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 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Advanced Operations 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 ( - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
Adjusting treble and bass (Digital sound preset) Adjusting the Sound quality You can adjust the sound quality of bass and treble parts. Sound quality Bass Emphasis level -4 to +3 Treble -4 to +3 You can preset desired sound quality settings as "Sound 1" and "Sound 2." While playing music, you - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
builtin flash memory, the space for audio data is reduced by the same amount. • The NW-E99 contains two flash memories. When you connect the Network Walkman to a computer, two removable disks appear in Windows Explorer. The first removable disk is flash memory 1, and second is flash memory 2. 25 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
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-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
(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 26). Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) to (+/>) to (./-) Group Nx button ode Mode MENU button - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
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 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
your Network Walkman 4 Press the MENU button. 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. Manual mode - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
(page 28) is set, the actual volume may be lower than the settings. Releasing AVLS returns the volume to the preset level. Switching to the manual mode 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. 2 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select "VOL: SET." VOL :SET> 3 Press the Nx button to - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Turning off the beep sound (BEEP) You can turn off the beep sounds of your Network Walkman. Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) to (+/>) to (./-) Group Nx button To change the setting to "ON" Select "ON" in step 3. To cancel the Menu mode Select [ - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Changing the backlight setting You can select ON or OFF. Menu Backlight mode OFF Always off ON Turns on for three seconds after each operation (or until scrolling is complete) Shuttle switch Press (Confirm) to (+/>) to (./-) Group Nx button 3 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select "ON" and - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
-in flash memory by operating the computer in which the SonicStage software is not installed (page 12). In such a case, you may 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 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
) You can use your Network Walkman to format the built-in software are erased as a result of formatting. If the MP3 File Manager software is erased, you can restore it from the supplied CD-ROM, or download it from the Sony customer service website. For details, refer to "MP3 File Manager software - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
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 If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 35 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
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 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
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-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
computer. "Failed to authenticate Device/Media" is displayed on the computer screen while connecting the Network Walkman to the computer. Cause/Remedy • You have already transferred to 40,000 songs or 400 groups to the built-in flash memory using the MP3 File Manager software. c The maximum number - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Network Walkman using the SonicStage or MP3 File Manager software, but you cannot operate the controls on your Network Walkman. Please consult your nearest Sony the built-in flash memory" (page 40). • Your Network Walkman does not support contents with a limited playing count. For details, refer to - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
the data from the Portable Player window of the SonicStage software. 3 If the problem persists, transfer all data without problems back to the computer using the SonicStage software while your Network Walkman is connected to the computer. 4 Disconnect your Network Walkman from the computer and then - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
oz) (battery not included) Supplied accessories Headphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Carrying pouch (1)* Neck strap (1)* Extension headphone cord (1) CD-ROM for the SonicStage software (1) Operating Instructions (1) SonicStage Operating Instructions (1) * NW-E99 only Design and specifications are - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
devices 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 such as MP3 have different encoding methods, and thus - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
, 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. 43 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
setting to a computer built-in clock) You can adjust the time setting of your Network Walkman to a computer builtin clock. (page 26) Display (Menu mode) FORMAT > (Formatting memory) REGROUP > (Regrouping data) (NW-E95 only) [RETURN] Purposes You can format the built-in flash memory. (page 34) You - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
software, you need to install the driver file for your Network Walkman from the Sony customer service website [http://www.sony.com/ walkmansupport]. System requirements • OS: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/ Windows XP Home Edition 46 * NW-E99 only The NW-E99 contains two flash memories. When you connect the Network Walkman to a computer, two removable disks appear in Windows Explorer. MP3 File Manager software is pre-installed in - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
Manager software is running. • Install Service Pack 3 or later when you use Windows 2000. • With the Network Walkman, priority is given to the display of ID3 Tag information. (ID3 Tag is the format that adds music title or artist name information, etc., to an MP3 file. The Network Walkman supports - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
using the CTRL key or Shift key. 7 Transfer destination list (NW-E99 only) You can select one flash memory from this list. Note Audio files transferred to the built-in flash memory using SonicStage software are not displayed on the MP3 File Manager screen. In addition, audio files transferred to the - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager. MP3 File Manager software operation The display is for the NW-E99. 1 Open the MP3 File Manager. 2 Select a flash memory from the transfer destination list. (NW-E99 only) 3 Select the title you want to erase. 4 Click the - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
6 8, 12 26, 27 6, 12, 45 D DATE-TIME Display Display mode Download 27 11, 18, 39 22 6 E EMD service 6, 13 Explorer (Windows Explorer) 13, 25, 47 F Fast-forward 16 Fast-rewind 16 Formatting 34 G 16-22, 24, 26-34 Menu list 44 MP3 6, 12, 43, 45 MP3 File Manager software 45 50 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
42 P PC CLK 26 Playback 14 R Regroup (NW-E95 only) 33 Remaining battery indication 9 Repeat 17 Repeat preset) 23 T Time Setting Title Track Repeat Transferring Troubleshooting 26, 27 22 18 6, 12, 46 36 U USB cable V Volume W WAV format Windows Explorer 8, 12, 46 28 6 13, 25, 47 - Sony NW-E95 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
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NW-E95/E99
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.
2-581-015-
61
(1)
© 2004 Sony Corporation